Delcy Rodríguez assumed Venezuela’s interim presidency after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro in January 2026. She now leads U.S.-backed talks with opposition representatives aimed at judicial reforms, prisoner releases, and setting terms for future elections, though no voting date has been fixed. The third round of negotiations began in mid-October 2026, building on prior agreements to restructure the Supreme Court and ease media restrictions. Opposition voices, including Henrique Capriles, claim the interim government seeks to extend its mandate through 2030, while figures such as María Corina Machado press for quicker polls. Recent U.S. sanctions relief on her brother Jorge Rodríguez and her diplomatic outreach signal continued international engagement, yet the timeline for any leadership change hinges on the pace and outcomes of these transition discussions.