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flag Venezuela won't hold a presidential election soon after U.S. abduction of Maduro, says National Assembly head.

flag Venezuela’s National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez said on February 10, 2026, that no presidential election will be held soon, citing the need to stabilize the nation after the January 3 U.S.-led abduction of President Nicolás Maduro. flag Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s sister, leads the interim government backed by the military and ruling party. flag Rodríguez emphasized efforts to rebuild institutions and reach a consensus with opposition groups on future elections, rejecting claims that the 2024 vote was illegitimate. flag The National Assembly passed a bipartisan amnesty bill to release political prisoners and pardon dissent since 1999, though critics warn it may not end repression. flag The U.S. seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker, escalating tensions, while Rodríguez said Venezuela and the U.S. are pursuing a "win-win" relationship and reforms to attract private investment.

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