Venezuela’s acting president took the podium at the United Nations General Assembly for her first address since assuming office, vowing to hold elections while leaving the timing to the country’s citizens. The remarks marked a rare public commitment to democratic processes amid ongoing political uncertainty. Her pledge to let the people decide when to proceed contrasts with past delays in scheduling votes. The speech signals a potential shift in Venezuela’s international stance, though skepticism remains over whether reforms will follow through.
Venezuela's acting president, delivering her first address to the U.N. General Assembly since coming to power, promised elections and said the nation's people will determine the "right moment."
