Delcy Rodriguez Formally Sworn In As Venezuela’s Interim President

VENEZUELA – Meanwhile in Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez was formally sworn in as interim president on Monday, as toppled leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court on U.S. drug charges.

Rodríguez, who also serves as vice president and oil minister, was sworn in by her brother Jorge Rodríguez who heads Venezuela’s National Assembly.

Also sworn in Monday, were 283 lawmakers elected last May.

Only a small number are considered opposition, after most opposition groups, including those led by Nobel Laureate María Corina Machado, boycotted the vote.

The only lawmaker absent from the ceremony, was first lady Cilia Flores, who remains in U.S. custody.