Jorge Rodríguez, president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, stated that elections will not occur until the country achieves stabilization, following the deposition of Nicolás Maduro.
In a recent interview, Jorge Rodríguez, the president of Venezuela's National Assembly, announced that there will be no elections in Venezuela until the country reaches a state of stabilization. This statement comes shortly after the U.S. captured and removed the long-standing dictator Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez's comments highlight the ongoing political instability in Venezuela and the Assembly's role in addressing the nation's recovery from years of intense government repression and economic crisis.
On the same day as Rodríguez's announcement, the Venezuelan Parliament postponed a session that was anticipated to approve an amnesty law aimed at freeing political prisoners. This delay has raised concerns about the legislative process in the country, as the Assembly typically meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The lack of clarity regarding the parliamentary schedule suggests continued volatility in Venezuelan politics and might affect international perceptions of the country's governance.
The proposed amnesty law, which has been invoked by interim leader Delcy Rodríguez (also Jorge's sister), aims to address nearly three decades of political repression linked to the Chavista regime. This legislative move is under heavy scrutiny from American President Donald Trump, indicating external influences on Venezuela's internal politics. The ramifications of these developments will likely have lasting effects on the political landscape as Venezuela seeks to transition from years of authoritarian rule to a more stable governance structure.
