Delcy Rodríguez, acting President of Venezuela, announced plans to continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro during her first press briefing since Maduro's ousting by a US military operation. She emphasized a new political moment for Venezuela, while facing criticism for the slow and secretive release process. Rodríguez pledged strict law enforcement and criticized human rights organizations for their portrayal of the situation. She has been endorsed by President Trump, who aims to control Venezuela's oil sales, while sidelining opposition leader María Corina Machado.