Caracas: Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez has promised that the country will hold elections as part of a transition toward what she described as full democracy, but she has not announced a specific date for the vote.

Speaking during her first address to the United Nations General Assembly since taking office, Rodríguez said her administration had begun political dialogue with opposition groups and was preparing the country’s institutions for an electoral process.

Rodríguez said Venezuelans themselves would determine the appropriate moment for elections. She also pledged that the eventual process would provide equal conditions for political forces and would be inclusive and transparent.

The announcement comes during a major political transition in Venezuela following the removal of former President Nicolás Maduro earlier this year. Rodríguez, who previously served as Maduro’s vice president, assumed the interim presidency after his capture by US forces.

Her remarks at the UN marked a significant change in Venezuela’s diplomatic messaging. Rodríguez emphasized dialogue, political reconciliation and the restoration of international relations while seeking support for the country’s economic recovery.

The interim government has also begun discussions with opposition sectors. Rodríguez said these talks are intended to create conditions for an electoral process in which different political forces can participate.

However, opposition figures have continued to demand greater clarity over the timing and conditions of the proposed election. The absence of an electoral timetable means that important questions about the transition remain unresolved.

The political situation has attracted considerable international attention because Venezuela is simultaneously seeking to rebuild relations with the United States and attract investment into its energy sector.

During her visit to New York, Rodríguez also met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The discussions included Venezuela’s economic recovery and the future of bilateral relations.

The United States has expressed support for a transition toward elections, while Washington is also working with Caracas on economic and energy-related issues.

Rodríguez’s government faces the difficult task of balancing negotiations with opposition groups, maintaining institutional stability and addressing the country’s economic challenges.

The election announcement therefore represents an important political commitment, but its practical implementation will depend on the conditions established during the coming negotiations.

For Venezuelan voters, the key unanswered question remains when the election will actually take place and what guarantees will govern the process.

As political dialogue continues, Venezuela is expected to remain under close international scrutiny. The timing of elections, participation of opposition forces and guarantees for a transparent vote are likely to become central issues in the country’s transition.