Trump Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez Partnership 2026: A 'Spectacular' Shift in Relations
In January 2026, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez and Donald Trump discussed a 'spectacular' partnership involving oil and minerals following Maduro's abduction.
The former President is behind bars, but the oil is ready to flow. Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez has pledged to continue prisoner releases following a "positive" phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a sharp turn in the geopolitical landscape of Latin America.
The Trump Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez Partnership and Resource Security
According to Al Jazeera, Rodriguez described her first conversation with Trump since the January 3 abduction of Nicolas Maduro as productive and courteous. On his Truth Social platform, Trump noted that they discussed oil, minerals, and trade, characterizing the potential partnership as "spectacular."
A New Political Moment in Caracas
The acting president's briefing on January 14, 2026, signaled the start of what she calls a "new political moment." National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez confirmed that more than 400 detainees have been freed recently. While human rights groups criticize the slow pace, the administration insists this is a gesture of "seeking peace" with Washington.
Further diplomatic movements are expected as Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado prepares for a White House meeting with Trump this Thursday. This comes after Trump canceled a second wave of military strikes, citing the current level of "cooperation" from Caracas.
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