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Venezuela swears in interim president after defiant Maduro pleads not guilty in US court

January 6, 2026

Delcy Rodríguez has been sworn in as Venezuela's interim president following the detention of Nicolás Maduro by US forces. Maduro, who pleaded not guilty to charges of drug trafficking and terrorism in a New York court, continues to assert that he is the legitimate president of Venezuela.

A mposite image of Nilás Maduro and Delcy Rodríguez

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Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president of Venezuela.
Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces and faces charges in a New York court.
Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and terrorism charges.
Rodríguez described Maduro's detention as a 'kidnapping'.
Rodríguez had been serving as vice president since 2018.

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Venezuela swears in interim president after defiant Maduro pleads not guilty in US court

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Venezuela swears in interim president after defiant Maduro pleads not guilty in US court

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