Global News Podcast Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela's new president
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Jan 6, 2026 
Will Grant, a BBC correspondent focused on the Venezuela–Colombia border, shares insights on Delcy Rodriguez's swearing-in as Venezuela's new president amid her predecessor's legal troubles in the US. Pumza Falani discusses South Africa's overwhelmed justice system and the emotional toll of delayed trials. Stephanie Prentiss details the arrest of a man who impersonated a senior naval officer at national events. Sebastian Usher explores the unique ecology and tourism challenges of Socotra Island amidst the conflict in Yemen.
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New Leader Under Complex Circumstances
- Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as Venezuela's new president amid extraordinary circumstances following Nicolas Maduro's removal.
- Observers see her as technocratic but loyal to Chavista ideals, making her future stance toward the US uncertain.
Maduro's Court Appearance And Protest
- Nicolas Maduro appeared in a New York court in handcuffs and prison clothes and insisted he remained Venezuela's president.
- He described himself as a prisoner of war and was returned to prison after pleading not guilty to drug-related charges.
International Split Over US Action
- The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting that exposed wide international division over the US action.
- Allies warned of legal and sovereignty concerns while the US defended the move as lawful law enforcement.