Delcy Rodríguez: Navigating Venezuela's Political Tightrope

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president, is set to deliver her first state of the union address amidst US pressure and internal political tensions. She plans to release prisoners and revamp the health care system using oil revenue, amidst threats from US President Donald Trump to ensure compliance.

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez is preparing to deliver her inaugural state of the union address at a time of considerable strain. Confronted by both international and domestic pressure, her speech marks a pivotal moment as she addresses a nation in transition.

In the wake of the US-facilitated removal of Nicolás Maduro, Rodríguez has pledged to initiate a series of reforms, including the release of political prisoners. Her plans extend to involve substantial changes to the state oil industry, guided by pledges from US President Donald Trump.

Rodríguez has signaled her intent to channel oil revenues into revamping Venezuela's crumbling health care system, a move she announced following a call with Trump. Amidst this backdrop, she must navigate the competing interests of US diplomacy and internal political hard-liners.

(With inputs from agencies.)