Delcy Rodríguez says elections will come when Venezuela is 'ready', sets no date

At the press conference with Wright, an NBC reporter asked Rodríguez whether she would commit to elections in 2027. According to EFE, she said elections will be held as Venezuela 'is ready' and that she has worked tirelessly toward that.

VPItv noted the answer comes as Donald Trump keeps saying Venezuela is not yet ready to vote. Wright, per the official interpretation, answered by citing a 25% rise in production in eight months.

«As recently as eight months ago we began this partnership, and there has been a 25% increase in production.»— Chris Wright (via interpreter at Miraflores), September 2, 2026 · watch