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The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, confirmed on Wednesday that she had a "long, productive, and courteous" telephone conversation with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, during which they discussed bilateral topics and pending matters between both governments.
“It's a conversation that took place within a framework of mutual respect, in which we addressed a work agenda for the benefit of our peoples,” wrote Rodríguez in a message shared on her social media, after Trump disclosed the contact during an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office.
According to diplomatic sources, the dialogue took place in a constructive tone and marks the first direct exchange between both leaders since the capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3, which initiated the current phase of political transition in Venezuela.
The contact reportedly took place over the phone and lasted several minutes, with the participation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
During his conversation with the press, Trump avoided mentioning Rodríguez by name, but stated that he had spoken with "a wonderful person" and highlighted the progress in relations with Caracas.
“We had an excellent conversation today. We have worked very well with her. Marco Rubio is in contact with her. We talked about many things, and I think we are getting along quite well with Venezuela,” said the U.S. president.
The rapprochement occurs in an unprecedented context for Venezuela, following the capture of Maduro and Cilia Flores by U.S. forces, and the ascension of Rodríguez as a figure of continuity within the Chavista apparatus.
Since then, Washington has led the process of institutional reorganization in the country, under the direct oversight of Rubio.
Hours before the announcement, Rodríguez had appeared before the press in Caracas to reaffirm his willingness for "understanding from divergence" and to highlight the release of more than 400 prisoners.
However, in that intervention, he did not mention the call with Trump, which was later revealed by sources in the presidential circle in Washington.
The conciliatory tone of both leaders contrasts with years of confrontations between the United States and chavismo, and opens the door to a possible phase of controlled dialogue mediated by the White House.
Although no specific details about agreements were provided, the telephone contact symbolizes a significant change in bilateral relations after more than two decades of political hostility.
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