Venezuela is currently being run by Delcy Rodríguez in an acting-president role, according to multiple recent reports, while the U.S. government has also asserted it is effectively controlling the situation on the ground.

Quick context

Recent coverage says Venezuela’s Supreme Court swore in Rodríguez as acting president after Nicolás Maduro was ousted, and later reports describe her as the person in charge inside the country. Some outlets also note that President Trump has claimed the U.S. is “in charge” of Venezuela, so there are two competing power claims in play.

In plain language

  • Inside Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez is the official acting leader in current reporting.
  • According to the U.S. side: Trump’s administration says the U.S. is running the country.
  • So the answer depends on what you mean by “in charge” : formal internal leadership or external control.

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