The Supreme Court of Venezuela has ordered the Vice President to assume the duties of the head of state

Fulfilling the duties of the head of state

According to Главком: The Supreme Court of Venezuela has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to carry out the duties of the head of state following the removal of Nicolas Maduro. The court ruled that Maduro is unable to perform his functions. This decision was the result of a US military operation that led to his removal from office.

Judge Tanya D'Amelio read the decree acknowledging Nicolas Maduro to be in a state of unsuitability to perform his functions, which allowed Delcy Rodriguez to assume the duties of president. She must ensure the continuity of the functioning of state bodies and the defense of the nation. According to the Constitution of Venezuela, in the absence of the president, his functions pass to the vice president.

Consequences for the political landscape

Nicolas Maduro arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he was flown to New York by helicopter. This situation underscores the seriousness of the changes in the political landscape of Venezuela.

Delcy Rodriguez, commenting on the situation, stated that 'Nicolas Maduro is the only legitimate president of the country.'

However, US representative Marco Rubio noted that 'the further strategy of the United States will depend not on the rhetoric of Venezuelan officials, but on their specific actions.'

These events open a new chapter in the political life of Venezuela, and the further development of the situation could significantly impact the country's domestic and foreign policy. The removal of Maduro and the appointment of Delcy Rodriguez as acting president may lead to new challenges for the country, particularly regarding government stability and international relations. At the same time, the reaction of the US and other countries to these events may determine the further course of the situation in the region.