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Trump claims Delcy Rodríguez wants elections, but Venezuela is not ready

Donald Trump and Delcy Rodríguez have addressed electoral issues in Venezuela, highlighting the country's lack of readiness for elections.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Donald Trump stated that Delcy Rodríguez, the interim president of Venezuela, desires elections to be held in the country. However, the U.S. president also expressed that Venezuela is still not prepared to conduct such elections.

Trump's statements come amid a rapprochement between Caracas and Washington, which began following the oil agreement on August 28, marking a new phase of cooperation between the two nations. Rodríguez has supported Trump's claims regarding the possibility of elections in Venezuela.

In response to a journalist during a conference in Caracas, Delcy Rodríguez indicated that elections will occur when the country is "ready". She affirmed that there is no doubt an electoral process will take place, but only under suitable conditions for Venezuela.

Trump, in comments made at the White House, emphasized that he does not believe Venezuela is ready for elections yet. He mentioned that the country has emerged from a dictatorship and that there is a good relationship with the government, highlighting the work Rodríguez is doing.

According to Rodríguez and Trump, the electoral future of Venezuela is tied to the country's preparation and conditions, indicating a cautious approach toward holding elections.

Trump's recent statement about the electoral situation came amid the signing of multimillion-dollar energy agreements between the United States and Venezuela, reflecting a shift in relations between the two nations. Rodríguez's repeated willingness to hold elections contrasts with concerns about the country's readiness.

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