In a surprising diplomatic twist this week, US President Donald Trump revealed he had a long and friendly chat with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez 🤝. Trump called her 'a terrific person', adding they are getting along very well.
Rodriguez echoed the sentiment, describing their Wednesday call as 'long, productive and courteous'. She said they discussed a bilateral working agenda for the benefit of both peoples and tackled pending issues between their governments.
To keep the momentum, Rodriguez is sending Venezuela's Ambassador to Britain, Felix Plasencia, to Washington this week. The Trump administration is weighing reopening its embassy in Caracas to ease tensions and boost cooperation.
On the same day, opposition figure Maria Corina Machado is expected at the White House, marking a diverse lineup of Venezuelan voices engaging with US leaders.
Meanwhile, the US military recently seized its fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, as a team of US diplomats and security personnel arrived in Caracas to scout embassy reopening. Energy Secretary Chris Wright noted the US will market stored Venezuelan oil and control future oil sales indefinitely 🛢️.
These developments follow the forcible seizure of President Nicolás Maduro by US forces in a January 3 raid, underscoring the complex backdrop for these diplomatic talks.
For young global watchers, these developments show how diplomacy and strategic moves can reshape international ties, opening doors to new economic opportunities and collaborations 🌎✨.
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Trump says he had 'long call' with Venezuelan acting president
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