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The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, held a meeting this Thursday at the Miraflores Palace with a delegation from the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, marking a new step in the process of rapprochement between the two countries.
The meeting also involved the U.S. chargé d'affaires, Laura Dogu, as well as Venezuelan diplomatic representatives, in a context marked by the resumption of bilateral relations after years of rupture.
The meeting is part of an ongoing work agenda between Venezuela and the United States, aimed at addressing historical differences and advancing in areas of cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, noted an official statement.
Since January, both governments have taken concrete steps such as the re-establishment of diplomatic relations, the exchange of high-level delegations, and agreements related to the oil sector.
Rodríguez has recently expressed his intention to build a "long-term" relationship with Washington and to advance a shared agenda based on common interests.
The rapprochement occurs following Nicolás Maduro's exit from power on January 3, 2026, which opened a transitional phase in the South American country and facilitated the resumption of contacts with the United States.
Since then, the Donald Trump administration has promoted a process that combines political pressure with negotiation, while Caracas seeks to stabilize its economy and regain its role as a regional energy player.
Previously, Rodríguez had already held meetings with U.S. representatives such as Laura Dogu, describing these contacts as "candid conversations" aimed at opening new diplomatic avenues.
The new meeting with U.S. senators reinforces the idea that both sides are moving towards a more structured relationship, amid a geopolitical landscape characterized by the global energy crisis and internal changes in Venezuela.
The United States also raised its flag at the Washington Embassy in Caracas this week for the first time since 2019.
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