Venezuela's acting leader promises elections at the 'right moment'

NPR News Thursday 24 September 2026, 05:40 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read

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Venezuela's acting president, delivering her first address to the U.N. General Assembly since coming to power, promised elections and said the nation's people will determine the "right moment. "(Image credit: Frank Franklin II)

Venezuela's acting president, delivering her first address to the U.N. General Assembly since coming to power, promised elections and said the nation's people will determine the "right moment."

(Image credit: Frank Franklin II)

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