Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez to Visit United States, Signalling Shift in Ties.
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez is expected to visit the United States soon, a senior White House official confirmed on Wednesday, marking a significant diplomatic development between Washington and Caracas. Rodríguez’s visit would be the first by a sitting Venezuelan president to the US in over 25 years outside of United Nations meetings in New York.
Rodríguez, who became interim president after the removal of Nicolás Maduro in early January, said she is approaching talks with the United States “without any fear”, describing ongoing dialogue and diplomatic engagement as key to addressing differences.
The trip reflects a major shift in relations, with the US signalling willingness to work with Caracas’s new leadership. The White House official said the visit comes as the Trump administration seeks to cement a transition framework in Venezuela following recent events. Details on the dates and agenda of the trip have not yet been finalised.
Rodríguez’s government has taken steps that appear to align with US interests, including allowing US-brokered oil sales and facilitating foreign investment, even as she remains subject to US sanctions.
Relations between the two countries have historically been tense, with decades of Venezuela’s leadership resisting Washington. A successful visit would mark an unprecedented diplomatic engagement and could shape future cooperation — particularly on economic and energy issues.
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