Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress
President Donald Trump stated that Venezuela is not yet prepared for elections despite progress made under acting President Delcy Rodriguez. The U.S. maintains a watchful stance following the removal of Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces earlier this year.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the ongoing U.S. interventionist policy in Venezuela and the complex transition of power currently unfolding in the region.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (July 24, 2026) told reporters Venezuela was not ready to hold elections, but added that the country had made a lot of progress under acting President Delcy Rodriguez.
Last month, the ruling party and opposition members met for the first time since the two sides signed a deal to hold 2024 presidential elections.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in