Delcy Rodríguez
Interim President of Venezuela who signed an amnesty bill approved by the National Assembly.
Notable Quotes
"historic step"View Story →
"o acordo permitirá recuperar, nos primeiros 24 meses, 1.000 megawatts e, no total, em quatro anos, mais de 5.000 megawatts."View Story →
"Rodríguez espera que en el corto plazo el memorando 'se convierta en el contrato para dar inicio a estos trabajos que van a permitir recuperar, en los primeros 24 meses, 1.000 megavatios y en total, en los cuatro años, más de 5.000 megavatios'."View Story →
"este memorando 'es un paso histórico también para Venezuela, que podamos dar recuperación a un servicio tan esencial para la vida de un país como es el servicio eléctrico'"View Story →
"a historic step for Venezuela"View Story →
""Es un paso histórico (...) que podamos dar recuperación a un servicio tan esencial""View Story →
"Es un paso histórico (…) que podamos dar recuperación a un servicio tan esencial."View Story →
"addressing these long-running outages is a priority"View Story →
"has declared a state of emergency."View Story →
"first and foremost for unity from the Venezuelan people"View Story →
"at least 160 people dead"View Story →
"Dozens of people have been rescued alive, which brings us joy that they can embrace their families and loved ones."View Story →
"I still had 'faith and hope' survivors would be rescued."View Story →
"In these hours, every life is hope for Venezuela."View Story →
"Every life saved is a victory for hope."View Story →
"The child's rescue was a moment of hope."View Story →
"I will introduce legislation to overhaul the country’s mining law."View Story →
"we're getting top marks on everything… 20 out of 20"View Story →
"we're getting top marks on everything… 20 out of 20"View Story →
"These relations ought to result in the social and economic happiness of the Venezuelan people."View Story →
"such steps will strengthen relations between our two countries."View Story →
"such steps will strengthen relations between our two countries."View Story →
"These relations ought to result in the social and economic happiness of the Venezuelan people."View Story →
"These relations ought to result in the social and economic happiness of the Venezuelan people."View Story →
""This opportunity is for Venezuela and for the people of Venezuela to be able to see reflected a new moment where coexistence, where living together, where recognition of the other allows building and erecting a new spirituality.""View Story →
""Messages of hatred, intolerance, acts of violence will not be permitted.""View Story →
"I want in the name of our people, of the government of Venezuela, to thank and hug our players."View Story →
"He decidido decretar mañana miércoles como Día de Júbilo Nacional, no laborable, con excepción de los trabajadores de servicios esenciales, para que nuestra juventud salga a las plazas, a los parques y a las canchas a festejar."View Story →
"a significant step in the right direction to normalise and strengthen relations between our countries"View Story →
"We value President Donald Trump’s decision as a step toward normalizing and strengthening relations between our countries."View Story →
"We trust that this progress will allow for the lifting of the sanctions currently in force against our country, and make it possible to build and guarantee an effective binational cooperation agenda for the benefit of our peoples."View Story →
"We value President Donald Trump’s decision as a step toward normalising and strengthening relations between our countries."View Story →
"Now, just months after Maduro’s ouster, Rodriguez has led Venezuela’s cooperation with the Trump administration."View Story →
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July 2, 2026Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake
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June 30, 2026Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
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June 30, 2026Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
June 29, 2026Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.
June 28, 2026I hear my son crying beneath the rubble, says Venezuela earthquake survivor
Andreina Valerio says she fears for her son, who is trapped with her partner and in-laws beneath a collapsed building.
June 28, 2026'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.
June 27, 2026Watch: A race of against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers
There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from the border of Venezuela and Columbia.
June 27, 2026Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive.
June 26, 2026Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188
Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.
June 25, 2026Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
June 25, 2026People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts
The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.
June 25, 2026Moment earthquake hits Venezuela and leaves buildings collapsed
Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.
June 24, 2026Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid
The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government.
June 16, 2026Venezuela, General Electric sign cooperation agreement on power supply - Reuters
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June 15, 2026US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.
June 13, 2026Venezuela moves pacts forward with Shell, including Loran gas field - Reuters
Venezuela moves pacts forward with Shell, including Loran gas field Reuters
June 11, 2026US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
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March 24, 2026Marco Rubio testifies in former housemate's Maduro lobbying trial
Rubio's former housemate is charged with illegally trying to influence the first Trump administration on behalf of the Venezuelan government.
March 24, 2026Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA
Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.
March 18, 2026UN receives reports alleging torture of detainees in Venezuela continues
The UN is deeply concerned by allegations there have been incidents of torture after Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
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March 6, 2026Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action
The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
March 6, 2026US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.
March 6, 2026Venezuela and US to work together on mining developments, Rodríguez says
Venezuela's interim president made the announcement after meeting with US interior minister Doug Burgum at the presidential palace in Caracas.
March 5, 2026USDOT approves American Airlines flights to Venezuela - Reuters
USDOT approves American Airlines flights to Venezuela Reuters
March 4, 2026Venezuela mining reform coming soon, acting president says, as US official hails potential - Reuters
Venezuela mining reform coming soon, acting president says, as US official hails potential Reuters
March 4, 2026Exclusive: US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez - Reuters
Exclusive: US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez Reuters
March 3, 2026More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.
February 22, 2026Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.
February 20, 2026