Delcy Rodriguez, three months as president of Venezuela under Trump's watchful eye

"The Supreme Court decided to classify Maduro's removal from power as a forced absence, a category not found in the Constitution and one that reopens the debate over the legal footing supporting Delcy Rodriguez's presidency."

"Labeling it one way or the other would trigger constitutional deadlines: 90 days, extendable, in the case of a temporary absence, or elections within 30 days in the case of a permanent vacancy."

"It is undeniable that a permanent vacancy already exists, because it is not reasonable to expect Maduro to return to the country anytime soon."

"Last week, Nicolas Maduro and his wife had their second hearing in the New York court where they face narcoterrorism charges."

Delcy Rodriguez assumed the presidency of Venezuela after an urgent injunction from the Supreme Court, following the capture of Nicolas Maduro. This ruling classified Maduro's removal as a forced absence, a term not found in the Constitution, raising questions about the legitimacy of Rodriguez's presidency. The Supreme Court's decision avoids triggering constitutional deadlines for elections, despite the existence of a permanent vacancy. Maduro and his wife are facing narcoterrorism charges in a New York court, complicating the political landscape further.

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