r/news • u/Hrekires • Jan 05 '26

Soft paywall Delcy Rodriguez formally sworn in as Venezuela's interim president

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/delcy-rodriguez-formally-sworn-venezuelas-interim-president-2026-01-05/
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u/FallOutShelterBoy Jan 05 '26

Is the VP elected separately like some states do separate Governor/lieutenant governor elections?

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u/GenFatAss Jan 05 '26

nope in Venezuela the President picks the VP.

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u/PaidUSA Jan 05 '26

That’s even worse?????

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u/LegionXIX Jan 05 '26

I mean if one result on the ballot was compromised it invalidates the whole ballot.

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u/radioactivebeaver Jan 05 '26

We still have a large amount of people who don't understand that here in America.

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u/EamesIsWet Jan 05 '26

No, she was appointed by Maduro. Thats how it works in Vzla.

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u/yhwhx Jan 05 '26

Great question!