Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress
US President Donald Trump stated that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, despite making significant progress under acting President Delcy Rodriguez. Trump praised Rodriguez for doing a fantastic job and noted that the country has made a lot of progress. The US President also mentioned that when Venezuela is ready for elections, the US will be closely monitoring the situation.
- ▪Venezuela is not ready to hold elections according to US President Donald Trump.
- ▪The country has made significant progress under acting President Delcy Rodriguez.
- ▪Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was seized by US forces in January.
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Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progressSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Jul 25, 2026, 04:33 AMUpdated Jul 25, 2026, 04:33 AMSet as preferred sourceWASHINGTON, July 24 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday 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.Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, accused of rigging the vote, was seized by U.S. forces in January.
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