Trump confirms talks with Delcy Rodríguez on elections in first US-Venezuela meeting
Trump confirmed he discussed elections with Delcy Rodríguez during their first-ever meeting in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. The meeting marks an unprecedented diplomatic opening between Washington and Caracas, though the specific electoral terms and US conditions remain undisclosed. This signals a potential shift in US policy toward Venezuela's post-Maduro transition.
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US-Venezuela Diplomatic Re-engagement Amidst Post-Maduro Transition
US President Trump engaged directly with Venezuelan official Delcy Rodríguez at the UN General Assembly, discussing elections and signaling a potential shift in US diplomatic posture towards Venezuela. This marks an unprecedented opening, moving away from prior US support for the opposition, though specific electoral terms and US conditions remain undisclosed. The Venezuelan government, represented by Rodríguez, has confirmed elections will be held but has not provided a specific timeline, maintaining ambiguity regarding the democratic transition.