Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Venezuelan Opposition Figure Resurfaces After 17 Months
Delsa Solorzano, a Venezuelan opposition leader, came out of hiding after 17 months.
She said Venezuela is in a new phase after the former president, Nicolas Maduro, was removed.
She wants free elections and the release of political prisoners.
Solorzano is cautious because Maduro's allies still have power.
She is worried about the cooperation between the current vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, and US President Donald Trump.
Solorzano believes the people of Venezuela should be part of the conversations about the country's future.
Delsa Solorzano, a Venezuelan opposition figure, appeared in public after 17 months in hiding.
She believes Venezuela is in a new phase following the ouster of former president Nicolas Maduro.
Solorzano advocates for free elections and the release of political prisoners.
She is cautious about the current government led by Maduro's allies, including vice president Delcy Rodriguez.
Solorzano expresses concern about the cooperation between Rodriguez and US President Donald Trump.
- Who
- Delsa Solorzano, a Venezuelan opposition figure and former lawmaker
- What
- Solorzano appeared in public for the first time in 17 months
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Venezuela, at the headquarters of her party, Encuentro Ciudadano
- Why
- To renew her work in political change and advocate for new elections
- Opposition Figure
- Delsa Solorzano
- Last Public Appearance
- August 2024
- Former President
- Nicolas Maduro
- Current Vice President
- Delcy Rodriguez
- Political Party
- Encuentro Ciudadano (Citizen Encounter)
- Prisoners Released
- Around 800 (claimed by government)
- US President
- Donald Trump