Delcy Rodriguez
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rodríguez holds several historic firsts in Venezuelan politics. She became the first woman to serve as foreign minister in 2014, the first female vice president in 2018, and the first woman to exercise presidential powers when she was sworn in as acting president in January 2026. Her rise reflects the Bolivarian movement's commitment to gender parity in high office, though her tenure has been marked by international sanctions and political controversy.
Honours & Distinctions
First woman to exercise presidential powers in Venezuela
Sworn in as acting president on January 5, 2026, following US capture of Nicolás Maduro.
First female Vice President of Venezuela
Appointed vice president by Nicolás Maduro in June 2018.
First female Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela
Served as foreign minister from 2014 to 2017.
Rankings & Lists
Pantheon Historical Popularity Index
Most Popular Biography from Venezuela
Most Popular Venezuelan Politician
Records & Feats
First woman to exercise presidential powers in Venezuela
Sworn in as acting president on January 5, 2026, after US forces captured Nicolás Maduro.
First female Vice President of Venezuela
Appointed vice president in June 2018, serving until 2026.
First female Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela
Served as foreign minister from 2014 to 2017.