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Trump Meets Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez for First Time Since Maduro’s Capture
U.S. President Donald Trump met Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez at the UN General Assembly in New York, their first face-to-face talks since Nicolás Maduro’s capture during a U.S. raid in Caracas. Rodríguez said the meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral relations, with discussions focused on energy, mining and security cooperation.
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The meeting signals a major shift in U.S.-Venezuela relations following Maduro’s removal. Rodríguez’s delegation, which includes senior economic, oil and PDVSA officials, is seeking to attract investment, while Washington has placed particular emphasis on Venezuela’s enormous oil resources. Critics and opposition supporters, meanwhile, continue to press for free elections
Rodríguez is expected to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. Attention will focus on potential U.S.-Venezuela agreements covering oil investment, mining and security, as well as whether Washington presses the interim government on elections and Venezuela’s political transition.
Jan 3, 2026: U.S. forces capture Maduro in Caracas
Rodríguez takes office: Becomes Venezuela’s interim leader
Sep 22: Trump and Rodríguez meet in New York
Sep 23: Rodríguez expected to address UNGA
Next: Focus shifts to investment, energy cooperation and Venezuela’s political future.
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