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Venezuela to Hold Elections 'When Prepared,' Says Interim President Delcy Rodríguez

Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez says elections will happen when Venezuela is ready, while Trump says it is not.

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Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez said on 2026-09-02 that elections will be held when 'Venezuela is prepared,' responding to a journalist's question during a conference in Caracas. [1] Chris Wright, the US Energy Secretary, will travel to Venezuela on Wednesday to sign an agreement with a private entity. [2] President Donald Trump announced on Friday an agreement to exploit oil fields in Venezuela equivalent to 65 billion barrels of crude. [3] US President Donald Trump suggested in a Truth Social post that the Strait of Hormuz be renamed 'Trump Strait', writing that the US now has it under control. [4] Chevron announced on Wednesday that it will double its oil production in Venezuela over the next five years. [5] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on a Fox News radio program that a new round of transition talks between Venezuela's interim government and the opposition will take place in approximately 10 days. [6] US President Donald Trump posted infographics on the Truth Social platform showing that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to 18 million barrels per day. [7] On September 2, 2026, US President Donald Trump stated during a press conference that Venezuela does not currently have the conditions to hold a presidential election to renew presidential power. [8] AFP reports that Nicolás Maduro was ousted as Venezuela's leader on 2026-01-03 in a United States intervention, after which Delcy Rodríguez became interim president. [9] As of 2026-09-02, Venezuela's interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez and a sector of the opposition were participating in Washington-sponsored negotiations aimed at a democratic transition, according to the AFP report. [10] US President Donald Trump said on 2026-09-02 from Washington that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, stating 'We took them out of a dictatorship and we are getting along very well with the government.' [11] Chevron plans to announce an expansion of its operations in Venezuela. [12]
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  1. Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez said on 2026-09-02 that elections will be held when 'Venezuela is prepared,' responding to a journalist's question during a conference in Caracas. · Agencia Andina
  2. Chris Wright, the US Energy Secretary, will travel to Venezuela on Wednesday to sign an agreement with a private entity. · Diario La republica
  3. President Donald Trump announced on Friday an agreement to exploit oil fields in Venezuela equivalent to 65 billion barrels of crude. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  4. US President Donald Trump suggested in a Truth Social post that the Strait of Hormuz be renamed 'Trump Strait', writing that the US now has it under control. · Rzeczpospolita
  5. Chevron announced on Wednesday that it will double its oil production in Venezuela over the next five years. · El Economista
  6. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on a Fox News radio program that a new round of transition talks between Venezuela's interim government and the opposition will take place in approximately 10 days. · EL NACIONAL
  7. US President Donald Trump posted infographics on the Truth Social platform showing that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to 18 million barrels per day. · TASS
  8. On September 2, 2026, US President Donald Trump stated during a press conference that Venezuela does not currently have the conditions to hold a presidential election to renew presidential power. · Runrun.es: En defensa de tus derechos humanos
  9. AFP reports that Nicolás Maduro was ousted as Venezuela's leader on 2026-01-03 in a United States intervention, after which Delcy Rodríguez became interim president. · Agencia Andina
  10. As of 2026-09-02, Venezuela's interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez and a sector of the opposition were participating in Washington-sponsored negotiations aimed at a democratic transition, according to the AFP report. · Agencia Andina
  11. US President Donald Trump said on 2026-09-02 from Washington that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, stating 'We took them out of a dictatorship and we are getting along very well with the government.' · Agencia Andina
  12. Chevron plans to announce an expansion of its operations in Venezuela. · Diario La republica
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