Brother of the interim president, leader of Venezuela’s Parliament rules out elections in the short term

Delcy and Jorge Rodríguez declared that the reform of the Hydrocarbons Law will bring foreign investment to the country, but Chavista sectors accuse them of burying the legacy of Hugo Chávez Getty Images The president of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, ruled out this Monday (9) the possibility of elections in the country in the short term. The statement was made in an interview with the North American channel Newsmax. Rodríguez is the brother of Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp Venezuela has been administered by an interim government since January 3, when deposed dictator Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces. That day, Delcy took charge of the country following a Supreme Court decision. The interim president was officially sworn in at a ceremony at the National Assembly two days after the United States operation. Since then, Venezuela has been adopting measures under strong pressure from the Donald Trump government. In the interview with Newsmax, Jorge Rodríguez stated that, at the moment, there are no conditions for holding elections with the aim of forming a new government. According to him, national stability is a requirement for holding the election. “We are currently working on what we call the reinstitutionalization of the country, so that each institution can return to fully exercising its functions and be recognized by everyone,” he said. “We will work on a schedule that is convenient for everyone and that guarantees not only those who win, but also those who do not win, that all guarantees will be maintained and offered by both parties involved.” See the videos that are trending on g1 According to the Venezuelan Supreme Court’s decision, Delcy must lead the country on an interim basis for 90 days. The deadline, however, can be extended. Last month, United States President Donald Trump also stated that Venezuela is unable to hold elections in the short term. According to him, it would take “time” for the country to recover. Currently, the National Assembly of Venezuela is discussing a bill to guarantee general amnesty, which could pave the way for the release of political prisoners and the return of exiled opponents. The text was approved in the first vote on Thursday (5). The following day, Jorge Rodríguez promised definitive approval for this Tuesday (10), with the release of all prisoners by Friday (13). The second round of voting, however, was postponed. MORE

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