Delcy Rodriguez Takes Charge as Venezuela's Interim Leader Amidst Political Tumult

Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's vice president and oil minister, was sworn in as interim president following Nicolas Maduro's court appearance on drug charges in the U.S. The appointment sees her supported by the ruling party, while most opposition members boycotted recent elections, with only a few participating.

Delcy Rodriguez, the vice president and oil minister of Venezuela, took the oath of office as interim president on Monday. This development comes as former president Nicolas Maduro appeared in a New York court facing serious drug charges.

The change in leadership follows a U.S. military operation that ousted Maduro from power over the weekend. Rodriguez, a 56-year-old labor lawyer with strong ties to the private sector and a steadfast commitment to the ruling party, was sworn in by her brother Jorge, the head of the national assembly legislature.

Simultaneously, 283 lawmakers, primarily from the ruling party, were also sworn in. Notably absent was a significant portion of the opposition, which boycotted the election, and first lady Cilia Flores, who remains in U.S. custody.

(With inputs from agencies.)