Venezuela's political crisis and opposition return

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez, addressing the UN General Assembly and meeting separately with Trump officials in the US, pledged that elections would eventually take place but declined to give a date. The statements came as an exiled opposition leader attempted to re-enter Venezuela, underscoring the standoff between the government and opposition figures seeking a political opening. The developments reflect continued uncertainty over the timeline for a democratic transition amid Venezuela's ongoing political crisis.

As it ran

24 September 2026

• Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez promises elections at UN, gives no date Al Jazeera
• At UN, Venezuela’s acting president promises elections without setting date South China Morning Post

23 September 2026

• Exiled opposition leader tries to enter Venezuela as Rodriguez meets Trump in US South China Morning Post