Venezuela’s National Assembly chief rules out new presidential election
Summary
Venezuela will not hold a new presidential election soon, focusing instead on national stability and rebuilding state institutions. The country's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez stated that the situation requires stabilizing efforts before organizing another election. Venezuela's Supreme Court appointed Delcy Rodriguez as acting president after the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro.Key Facts
- Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says no new presidential election will happen soon.
- The focus is on stabilizing the country and rebuilding state institutions.
- Presidential terms in Venezuela last six years; the last election was held in 2024.
- President Nicolas Maduro was abducted by the U.S. on January 3.
- Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as acting president with support from Venezuela's military and the ruling party.
- An amnesty law is being passed to release political prisoners and forgive political crimes since 1999.
- Critics of the amnesty law worry about potential continued political repression.
- There is discussion about involving opposition figures in future political processes.
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