History of Delcy Rodríguez in Timeline
Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez is a Venezuelan lawyer, diplomat, and politician currently serving as the acting president of Venezuela since January 3, 2026, following Nicolás Maduro's removal. Previously, she was the vice president of Venezuela from 2018 to 2026. Over the years, she has held several key positions under both Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, including Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information, Minister of Foreign Affairs, President of the Constituent Assembly, head of SEBIN, and Minister of Petroleum. Her career reflects a significant involvement in Venezuelan politics and governance.
May 1969: Delcy Rodríguez's Birth
Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez was born on May 1969. She is a Venezuelan lawyer, diplomat, and politician.
1976: Murder of Delcy Rodríguez's Father
In 1976, Delcy Rodríguez's father, Jorge Antonio Rodríguez, was murdered while incarcerated and being tortured for his role in the kidnapping of William Niehous.
1993: Delcy Rodríguez Graduates with a Law Degree
In 1993, Delcy Rodríguez graduated with a law degree from the Central University of Venezuela (UCV).
2002: Rodríguez Becomes Involved in National Politics
In 2002, Delcy Rodríguez became involved in national politics during the Venezuelan coup attempt and took over the Venezuelan Embassy in London.
2003: Rodríguez Joins the General Coordination of the Vice Presidency
In 2003, Delcy Rodríguez commenced her governmental career, joining the General Coordination of the Vice Presidency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
2005: Rodríguez Appointed Vice-minister for European Affairs
In 2005, Rodríguez was appointed as the Vice-minister for European Affairs.
August 2006: Rodríguez's Tenure as Minister for Presidential Affairs Ends
In August 2006, Delcy Rodríguez's tenure as Minister for Presidential Affairs ended due to reported tensions with President Hugo Chávez.
2007: Relationship with Fernando Carrillo
In 2007, Delcy Rodríguez ended her romantic relationship with the Venezuelan actor and model Fernando Carrillo.
2007: Rodríguez Serves as General Coordinator to the Vice-President of Venezuela
In 2007, Delcy Rodríguez served as the General Coordinator to the Vice-President of Venezuela, a role she held while her brother occupied the office of Vice President.
August 2013: Rodríguez Appointed Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information
In August 2013, President Nicolás Maduro appointed Delcy Rodríguez as the Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information of Venezuela.
2013: Delcy Rodríguez Appointed Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information
In 2013, Delcy Rodríguez was appointed as the Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information of Venezuela, a position she held until 2014.
October 2014: Rodríguez Reaffirmed and Maintains Position as Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information
In October 2014, Delcy Rodríguez was reaffirmed and maintained in her position as the Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information of Venezuela.
December 2014: Rodríguez Appointed Minister of Popular Power for Foreign Relations
In December 2014, Delcy Rodríguez was appointed as the Minister of Popular Power for Foreign Relations, becoming the first woman to hold this position in Venezuela's history.
2014: Delcy Rodríguez Appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs
In 2014, Delcy Rodríguez was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, a role she held until 2017.
March 2016: Rodríguez Denounces OAS Report
In March 2016, Delcy Rodríguez denounced a report published by Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), characterizing it as an intervention strategy.
June 2016: Rodríguez Awarded Military Order of National Defense
In June 2016, Delcy Rodríguez was awarded the Military Order of National Defense, Commander Degree, First Class, by President Maduro for defending national interests.
December 2016: Rodríguez Attempts to Enter Mercosur Meeting
In December 2016, after Venezuela was suspended from Mercosur, Delcy Rodríguez attempted to force her entry into a bloc meeting in Buenos Aires but was blocked by riot police.
June 2017: Criticism of Peruvian President
In June 2017, Delcy Rodríguez criticized the President of Peru, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, after Kuczynski proposed international intervention in Venezuela.
June 2017: Rodríguez Vacates Role as Chancellor to Stand in National Constituent Assembly Elections
In June 2017, Delcy Rodríguez vacated her role as Chancellor to stand as a candidate in the National Constituent Assembly elections. Before leaving her position, she was honored with the Saber Order of the Liberator Simón Bolívar of the Battle of Carabobo.
July 2017: Rodríguez Elected to National Constituent Assembly
In July 2017, Delcy Rodríguez was elected as a deputy for Caracas to the National Constituent Assembly (ANC).
August 2017: Rodríguez Chosen as President of the National Constituent Assembly
In August 2017, Delcy Rodríguez was chosen as the president of the National Constituent Assembly (ANC).
November 2017: EU entry ban
Since November 2017, Delcy Rodríguez has been prohibited from entering the territory of the European Union.
2017: Delcy Rodríguez Appointed President of the Constituent Assembly of Venezuela
In 2017, Delcy Rodríguez was appointed as the President of the Constituent Assembly of Venezuela, a position she held until 2018.
January 2018: Rodríguez Announced as President of Somos Venezuela Movement
In January 2018, President Maduro announced Delcy Rodríguez as the president of the Somos Venezuela Movement (MSV).
February 2018: Rodríguez Resigns from PSUV, Joins MSV
In February 2018, Delcy Rodríguez resigned from the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and joined the Somos Venezuela Movement (MSV).
April 2018: Mexican Senate Freezes Assets
In April 2018, the Mexican Senate approved a Point of Agreement that rejected the upcoming presidential elections and froze the assets of officials of the Maduro administration, including Delcy Rodríguez, and prohibited them from entering Mexico.
June 2018: European Union Sanctions
In June 2018, shortly after being named Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez was one of eleven Venezuelan officials sanctioned by the European Union, resulting in asset freezes and a travel ban due to her role in undermining democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela.
June 2018: Rodríguez Appointed Vice President of Venezuela
On June 14, 2018, Delcy Rodríguez was appointed as the Vice President of Venezuela and head official of the Bolivarian Intelligence Service (SEBIN).
July 2018: Switzerland Sanctions
In July 2018, Switzerland sanctioned Delcy Rodríguez, freezing her assets and imposing a travel ban, citing the same reasons as the European Union.
September 2018: United States Sanctions
In September 2018, the United States sanctioned Delcy Rodríguez for corruption and humanitarian issues by including her in OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
October 2018: Rodríguez Re-enters PSUV
In October 2018, Delcy Rodríguez re-entered the PSUV as a member.
2018: Delcy Rodríguez Becomes Vice President of Venezuela
In 2018, Delcy Rodríguez became the vice president of Venezuela, holding the position until 2026.
December 2019: Gold Delivery Contract
On 27 December 2019, a contract was outlined to ensure the delivery of Venezuelan gold between 27 December 2019 and 6 January 2020, shortly before Delcy Rodríguez's trip to Madrid.
2019: Dispute over Delcy Rodríguez's Vice-Presidency Begins
In 2019, Delcy Rodríguez's vice-presidency was disputed, continuing until 2023.
2019: Colombia entry ban
In 2019, the government of Colombia included Delcy Rodríguez on a list of people banned from entering Colombia, along with approximately 200 other Maduro regime supporters and associates.
2019: Release of political prisoners
On 8 January 2019, Delcy Rodriguez's government released nine foreign and Venezuelan political prisoners. Following this, Donald Trump cancelled a second wave of attacks as a gesture of cooperation. Discussions began between the United States and the Rodríguez government to potentially restart diplomatic relations and reopen the U.S. embassy in Venezuela, which had been closed since 2019.
January 2020: Discussions about Gold Purchase
In January 2020, the Guardia Civil's Central Operative Unit (UCO) uncovered communications on Spanish businessman Víctor de Aldama's mobile phone that directly linked him to Delcy Rodríguez, indicating discussions about the purchase of Venezuelan gold.
2020: Lack of Commitment by Spanish Government
According to the Diario de Cuba, the gold transaction underscored the alleged lack of commitment by the Spanish government to support a democratic transition in Venezuela in 2020. The scandal involved a strategic omission of the gold transaction details in the official invitation sent by Ábalos to Rodríguez. The opposition Partido Popular accused Sánchez of deceit.
July 2021: Rodríguez Participates in Fedecámaras Assembly
In July 2021, Delcy Rodríguez participated in the Annual Assembly of Fedecámaras, marking the first instance in two decades that a high-ranking official from the national executive attended this event.
2021: Jorge Rodríguez Becomes President of the National Assembly
In 2021, Delcy Rodríguez's brother, Jorge Rodríguez Gómez, became the President of the National Assembly of Venezuela.
November 2022: Rodríguez Visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
In November 2022, Delcy Rodríguez visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
2023: Dispute over Delcy Rodríguez's Vice-Presidency Ends
In 2023, the dispute over Delcy Rodríguez's vice-presidency concluded.
2024: Delcy Rodríguez appointed Minister of Petroleum
In 2024, Delcy Rodríguez was appointed as the Minister of Petroleum.
November 2025: Rodríguez Discusses Stabilization Protocols
In November 2025, Delcy Rodríguez reportedly discussed "stabilization protocols" for Venezuela's energy sector at a clandestine meeting on the island of Bonaire.
2025: Talks with the United States government
In 2025, Delcy Rodríguez's brother Jorge Rodríguez, held talks with the United States government about the possibility of his sister leading a post-Maduro transitional government, with Maduro potentially going into exile.
January 2026: Delcy Rodríguez Becomes Acting President of Venezuela
In January 2026, Delcy Rodríguez became the acting president of Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was captured by the United States.
January 2026: Delcy Rodríguez Ordered to Assume Presidential Powers
On 3 January 2026, the Supreme Tribunal of Justice ordered Delcy Rodríguez to assume presidential powers as acting president. On 5 January 2026, the European Union announced that it does not recognize Rodríguez's legitimacy as acting head of government.
January 2026: Rodríguez sworn in as acting president
On 5 January 2026, Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as acting president by her brother, Jorge Rodríguez. Following this, she announced a week of national mourning for those killed during an American strike.
January 2026: Maduro Abducted, Rodríguez Becomes Acting President
On January 3, 2026, Nicolás Maduro was abducted by the United States, leading to Delcy Rodríguez becoming the acting president of Venezuela. She affirmed Maduro as Venezuela's only president and was ordered by the Supreme Tribunal of Justice to assume the acting presidency, making her the first woman to hold the position.
January 2026: Rodríguez Granted Presidential Powers
On January 3, 2026, after the United States detained President Maduro, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was granted presidential powers under Article 233 of the Venezuelan Constitution. She demanded proof that Maduro was alive and was contacted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after which she was "sworn in" as president.
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