Trump to meet Venezuela acting president, first meeting since Maduro’s removal
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez at the UN General Assembly. This meeting follows the removal of Nicolas Maduro and a recent energy agreement between the two nations.
Why it matters
Signals a significant shift in US-Venezuela diplomatic relations and energy policy in the Western Hemisphere.
US President Donald Trump will meet Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New York on Tuesday, a senior US official said on Friday. This would mark the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Washington removed former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in January.The meeting will take place on the sidelines of a reception hosted by Trump for leaders attending the UN General Assembly, US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said during a briefing call. The talks are expected to bring Trump and Rodriguez together as Washington continues to engage with Venezuela over its energy sector."The president will host a UN General Assembly leaders' reception. There, he'll participate in a pull-aside with the acting president Rodriguez of Venezuela," Waltz said.Waltz did not provide details on what the two leaders would discuss.
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