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# Delcy Rodriguez addresses UN, pledges elections and thanks Trump

*Acting Venezuelan president spoke at the UN General Assembly on 23 September 2026, the first such address since 2018, announcing future elections without a set date and expressing gratitude to the United States.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. Trust 60: many independent outlets name Rodriguez, date and venue, but no documents or figures cited.
- Craft 85 of 100, higher is better. Critic 85: gives context, specific names/dates, separates facts, notes election date unknown.
- Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype 15: language measured; no sensationalism beyond routine headlines.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Delcy Rodriguez, acting president of Venezuela, addressed the UN General Assembly on 23 September 2026, the first UN speech by a Venezuelan head of state since 2018.
- She announced that elections will be held but gave no specific date, saying the people will decide the right moment.
- Rodriguez thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his willingness to resume diplomatic relations after the January 2026 raid that captured former President Nicolás Maduro.
- Left‑leaning outlets highlighted the election promise and political dialogue, centre outlets added gratitude to Trump, while right‑leaning outlets focused on elections and, in one case, the thanks to Trump.

On 23 September 2026 Delcy Rodriguez, acting president of Venezuela, delivered a speech to the United Nations General Assembly. The address marked the first time a Venezuelan head of state had spoken at the UN since Nicolás Maduro’s appearance in 2018. In her remarks Rodriguez said Venezuela will hold elections, but she did not specify a date, adding that the nation’s people will determine the “right moment.”

Rodriguez also thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his willingness to resume diplomatic relations after a U.S. military operation in January 2026 captured former President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to the United States on drug‑trafficking charges. She described the country as “being reborn” after setbacks and said rebuilding the national soul would be a priority.

> "Today, Venezuela is being reborn,"
>
> — Delcy Rodriguez, acting president of Venezuela

## What coverage left out

None of the left‑rated digests mention Rodriguez’s gratitude to President Donald Trump for willingness to resume diplomatic relations. None of the right‑rated digests mention the political dialogue with opposition or the guarantee of participation for all forces that centre‑rated reports highlighted.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 40 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 48% (19)
- Centre: 44% (18)
- Right: 8% (3)

0 of 40 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-24T01:30:17.128611+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-24T02:00:14.887Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The twelve left‑rated digests all led on Rodriguez’s promise of elections, repeatedly using the phrase “right moment” and noting the start of a “political dialogue” with the opposition. They highlighted language about a “process of institutional and verifiable democratic transformation” and the guarantee of participation for all political forces. None of the left‑rated digests mention Rodriguez’s thanks to President Trump.

### Centre

- Thirteen centre‑rated reports combined the election promise with explicit reference to gratitude toward President Trump. The full WTOP article quoted Rodriguez saying “Today, Venezuela is being reborn” and described her thanks for Trump’s “readiness to resume relations.” Other centre digests noted the political dialogue, guarantees of participation for all forces, and the broader context of the U.S. raid that captured Maduro.

### Right

- All three right‑rated digests focused on the election announcement. Two of them stressed that the interim leader did not give a specific date, while the MY Northwest digest also mentioned Rodriguez’s thanks to President Trump. The Free Malaysia Today digest added that national institutions are being prepared to guarantee participation of all political forces, but none referenced the political dialogue.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- mixed: 3
- high: 17
- veryHigh: 20

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/general-election/11163536/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment.html) — Venezuela’s acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the ‘right moment’
- [Efecto Cocuyo](https://efectococuyo.com/politica/delcy-rodriguez-onu-elecciones) — Delcy Rodriguez Says at the UN that There Will Be Elections in Venezuela, but Not When
- [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/09/24/delcy-anuncia-ante-la-onu-que-habra-elecciones-pero-que-ella-conducira-la-transicion-politica) — Delcy Announces to the UN that There Will Be Elections, but that She Will Lead the Political Transition
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/world/article-venezuela-elections-delcy-rodriguez-democracy) — Venezuela’s interim President Rodriguez promises elections, transition to ‘full democracy’
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/delcy-rodriguez-dice-en-la-onu-que-habra-elecciones-en-venezuela) — Delcy Rodriguez Says at the UN that There Will Be Elections in Venezuela
- [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/world-news/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment-12816194) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/world-news/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment-12816194) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/world-news/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment-12816194) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/world-news/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment-12816194) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/world-news/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment-12816194) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/world-news/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment-12816194) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [CambridgeToday.ca](https://cambridgetoday.ca/world-news/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment-12816194) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [Bradford Today](https://bradfordtoday.ca/world-news/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment-12816194) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/world-news/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment-12816194) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [flamboroughtoday.com](https://flamboroughtoday.com/world-news/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment-12816194) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [The Daily Item](https://dailyitem.com/wire/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment/article_6212d06c-eb30-5d75-a899-c14f9714a9fb.html) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [Cherokee Tribune Ledger News](https://tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/state_and_national/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment/article_699f5124-bef1-5586-8fa9-5147fb1719f7.html) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [Durango Herald](https://durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties) — Venezuela’s acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the ‘right moment’
- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/24/venezuela-s-rodriguez-promises-elections) — Venezuela’s Rodriguez promises elections
- [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/09/23/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties) — Venezuela’s acting leader, at UN for first address, praises Trump for ‘readiness’ to resume ties
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/venezuelas-rodriguez-promises-elections) — Venezuela’s Rodriguez promises elections
- [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/09/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties) — Venezuela’s acting leader, at UN for first address, praises Trump for ‘readiness’ to resume ties – WTOP News
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/09/23/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, praises Trump for 'readiness' to resume ties
- [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/world-news/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties-12816108) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, praises Trump for 'readiness' to resume ties
- [Prince George Citizen](https://princegeorgecitizen.com/world-news/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties-12816108) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, praises Trump for 'readiness' to resume ties
- [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties) — Venezuela’s acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the ‘right moment’
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/venezuela-nicolas-maduro-trump-new-york-b3055413.html) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, praises Trump for 'readiness' to resume ties
- [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-delcy-rodriguez-un-general-assembly-e71c81d9e152375a0c425025ea2e15ae) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/venezuela-nicolas-maduro-trump-new-york-b3055413.html) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, praises Trump for 'readiness' to resume ties
- [MY Northwest](https://mynorthwest.com/national/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties/4279249) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, praises Trump for 'readiness' to resume ties
- [WPLG](https://local10.com/news/2026/09/23/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
- [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/world/2026/09/23/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties) — Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, praises Trump for 'readiness' to resume ties
- [Sun-Sentinel](https://sun-sentinel.com/2026/09/23/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-promises-elections-at-the-right-moment) — Venezuela’s acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the ‘right moment’
- [France24](https://france24.com/es/minuto-a-minuto/20260923-en-venezuela-habr%C3%A1-elecciones-en-el-momento-correcto-afirma-delcy-rodr%C3%ADguez-ante-la-onu) — "In Venezuela There Will Be Elections" at the "Right Time," Says Delcy Rodríguez to the UN
- [WBAL](https://wbal.com/acting-venezuela-leader-thanks-us-president-donald-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-the-course-of-diplomatic-relations) — Acting Venezuela leader thanks US President Donald Trump for "rea
- [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/09/23/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties) — Venezuela’s acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the ‘right moment’
- [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/09/23/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties) — Venezuela’s acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the ‘right moment’
- [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/09/23/venezuelas-acting-leader-at-un-for-first-address-praises-trump-for-readiness-to-resume-ties) — Venezuela’s acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the ‘right moment’
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/09/23/venezuelas-rodriguez-promises-elections) — Venezuela’s Rodriguez promises elections
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/americas/venezuelas-rodriguez-promises-elections-2026-09-23) — Venezuela's Rodriguez promises elections in transition to 'full democracy'

## Questions

**What did Delcy Rodriguez say about elections?**

Rodriguez announced that Venezuela will hold elections but did not give a specific date, saying the nation’s people will decide the “right moment.” All outlets reported this promise, though the timing was left unspecified.

**Did she give a date for the elections?**

No, Rodriguez did not provide a concrete date for the elections. Every report, whether left, centre or right, noted the absence of a specific timetable, emphasizing that the timing would be determined later.

**What did she say about relations with the United States?**

Rodriguez thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his willingness to resume diplomatic relations after the January 2026 raid that captured former President Nicolás Maduro. This gratitude was reported in centre and right outlets, but omitted by left‑leaning digests.

**Why is this UN address significant?**

It is the first UN General Assembly speech by a Venezuelan head of state since 2018, marking a return to the international stage after the U.S. raid that removed former President Maduro and installed Rodriguez as acting president.

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