Caracas, Venezuela — Twitter user @oscarabp posted on X between 4:16 AM and 5:15 AM UTC on January 25, 2026, that interim President Delcy Rodríguez cannot remain in charge for more than 180 days due to constitutional limits on temporary absences under Article 234. The post, shared via https://x.com/oscarabp/status/2015166648320401675, states Article 234 permits 90 days plus a 90-day extension for a temporary absence. If the absence persists, Article 233 requires treating it as an absolute absence, triggering elections within 30 days, according to @oscarabp. @oscarabp described failure to hold elections as usurpation and consolidation of power through deeds, rather than a legitimate transition. This statement follows a leaked video circulated earlier on January 25, 2026, in which Rodríguez claimed U.S. forces issued a 15-minute ultimatum to Venezuelan officials, as reported in the prior three-hour period ending at 4:16 AM UTC.
