Venezuela · Head of state and government

Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez

Acting President (Presidenta Encargada) of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Office

Acting President (Presidenta Encargada) of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

In office since

5 January 2026

How Gómez took office

The National reported that the country's highest court ordered her to assume the role of acting president after Nicolás Maduro was captured in a United States military operation in early January 2026. Al Jazeera reported that she was sworn in before the National Assembly on 5 January 2026. The UN protocol list dated 20 October 2026 names her as Presidenta Encargada (acting president).^3,2,1

Career

1. 2013 to 2014Minister of Communication and Information³
2. 2014 to 2017Minister of Foreign Affairs³
3. June 2018 to January 2026Vice President of Venezuela^3,2
4. 5 January 2026 to presentActing President of Venezuela^2,4,1

Notable facts

• 7 April 2026: The Associated Press reported on 7 April 2026 that she remained acting president after the initial 90-day period set by the country's high court had passed, and that lawmakers had not taken a public vote to extend it.⁴

Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.

Sources

1. United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
2. Al Jazeera, Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela's president after Maduro abduction (5 January 2026)
3. The National, Maduro capture: Venezuela and Delcy Rodriguez (4 January 2026)
4. Associated Press via WAFB, Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez remains acting president after her initial 90-day appointment expired (AP via WAFB) (7 April 2026)