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Delcy Rodríguez
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NameDelcy Rodríguez
OfficeVice President of Venezuela
PresidentNicolás Maduro
Term start14 June 2018
PredecessorTareck El Aissami
Office2Minister of Foreign Affairs
President2Nicolás Maduro
Term start223 June 2017
Term end220 August 2017
Predecessor2Samuel Moncada
Successor2Jorge Arreaza
Office3Minister of Communication and Information
President3Nicolás Maduro
Term start34 September 2013
Term end326 December 2014
Predecessor3Ernesto Villegas
Successor3Jacqueline Faría
Birth date18 May 1969
Birth placeCaracas, Venezuela
PartyUnited Socialist Party of Venezuela
Alma materCentral University of Venezuela
RelationsJorge Rodríguez (brother)

Delcy Rodríguez is a prominent Venezuelan politician and lawyer who has served as the Vice President of Venezuela under President Nicolás Maduro since 2018. A key figure in the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), her career has been defined by high-profile roles in the Bolivarian Revolution, including as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Communication and Information. Rodríguez is a staunch defender of the Maduro government and has been a central figure in navigating the nation's complex international sanctions and diplomatic challenges.

Early life and education

Delcy Rodríguez was born on 18 May 1969 in Caracas. She is the sister of fellow PSUV politician Jorge Rodríguez, a former vice president and head of the National Electoral Council. She pursued her higher education at the Central University of Venezuela, where she earned a degree in law. Her early professional experience included work as a legal advisor, and she became politically active within the movement led by the late President Hugo Chávez.

Political career

Rodríguez's political ascent began with her appointment as Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Europe in 2012. In September 2013, President Nicolás Maduro named her the Minister of Communication and Information, a role overseeing state media and information policy. She later served as the head of the National Commission of Telecommunications (CONATEL). In a significant promotion, she was appointed Executive Vice President in January 2017, effectively serving as Maduro's chief of staff. Her most prominent international role came in June 2017 when she was named Minister of Foreign Affairs, representing Venezuela at forums like the United Nations General Assembly and the Organization of American States.

Vice presidency

On 14 June 2018, Rodríguez was appointed Vice President of Venezuela, succeeding Tareck El Aissami. In this role, she has wielded considerable influence, often acting as Maduro's principal spokesperson and a key coordinator of domestic policy. She has presided over the Council of Ministers and led the government's response to critical issues, including the economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her tenure has been marked by a close alliance with Maduro and other top figures in the Bolivarian Revolution.

Sanctions and international relations

Rodríguez has been a leading figure in Venezuela's confrontations with the international community. In her roles as foreign minister and vice president, she has consistently denounced actions by the U.S. Treasury, the European Union, and other entities that have imposed sanctions on Venezuelan officials. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned her personally for her role in the government. She has been instrumental in fostering alliances with nations like Russia, China, Iran, and Turkey, while vehemently opposing the recognition of opposition figure Juan Guaidó as interim president by the Lima Group and others.

Personal life

Delcy Rodríguez maintains a private personal life. She is the sister of Jorge Rodríguez, a powerful political strategist within the PSUV. Her father, Jorge Rodríguez, was a noted psychiatrist and leftist activist. Rodríguez is known for her staunchly loyalist political rhetoric and is frequently seen alongside President Nicolás Maduro at major state events and international summits.

Category:Vice presidents of Venezuela Category:United Socialist Party of Venezuela politicians Category:1969 births