Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez tells the UN General Assembly that elections will be held, without naming a date
23 September 2026
Interim president Delcy Rodríguez addressed the UN General Assembly on 23 September 2026.
She said: "Elections will be held in Venezuela", but gave no date.
She said her government has begun political dialogue with opposition sectors.
She thanked US President Donald Trump for willingness to restore diplomatic ties and cooperate on energy, security and transnational crime.
She criticised economic sanctions and reaffirmed Venezuela's historical claim to Guyana Esequiba.
Address date:
23 September 2026 / 2026 സെപ്റ്റംബർ 23
Election date given:
None / ഇല്ല
Why it matters for exams: Venezuela's transition, UN General Assembly statements and the Essequibo claim are current-affairs staples.
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