Venezuela's legislature sworn in for new term after Maduro capture
Jorge Rodriguez sworn in to lead Venezuela’s National Assembly as lawmakers pledge loyalty to the constitution, with opposition largely absent from the session.
Reuters
January 6, 2026
Venezuela’s National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, is sworn in as president of the National Assembly for a new term during the opening of the 2026 legislative period, after the U.S. launched a strike on the country and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 5, 2026.
Leonardo Fernandez /Reuters
Venezuelan lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez was sworn in on Monday (January 5) as president of the National Assembly, pledging to uphold the country's constitution and laws during an installation session broadcast on state television.
Rodriguez, who has led the National Assembly since 2021, was re-appointed to the role on Monday. In his remarks, he said a central priority in the coming days would be to use "all procedures, all platforms, and all spaces" to bring back Nicolas Maduro.
Rodriguez is the brother of now interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
Also sworn in on Monday were 283 lawmakers elected last May.
Just a small number of them are classed as opposition - most of the opposition, especially the faction directed by Nobel Prize winner Machado, boycotted the election
-Reuters
TOP POLITICAL STORIES
Senators Pia Cayetano, Raffy Tulfo clash over incomplete Senate committee memberships
Senate passes revised Coast Guard law to bolster maritime defense in West Philippine Sea
Trump says Iran faces economic collapse or tougher US action
LATEST NEWS
EXPLAINER: Why earthquakes can be so deadly
Heavy rain hits Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps across China
One dead, 172 rescued after ferry from Bali catches fire
Paraluman News Publication, Inc.
desk@myparaluman.ph
Tektite Towers (East), Exchange Road
Ortigas Center. San Antonio 1600
City of Pasig, NCR, Philippines
+63284298877
MENU
FOLLOW US
© 2026 Paraluman News Publication