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Venezuela's New Leadership Signals De-escalation After Maduro's Arrest

Published January 5, 2026, 06:23
Venezuela's New Leadership Signals De-escalation After Maduro's Arrest

Venezuela's interim President, Delcy Rodríguez, has expressed a desire to restore relations with the United States following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez emphasized the need for a balanced relationship based on mutual respect, sovereign equality, and non-interference in internal affairs. She invited the US government to collaborate on an agenda for shared development. Rodríguez assumed the presidency after Maduro's arrest by the US military and convened her first cabinet meeting, which included officials who had served in the previous government. This move signals a potential shift in Venezuela's approach towards the US, after years of tension and sanctions. Rodríguez seeks to establish a more constructive dialogue with Washington. However, it remains uncertain how the US government will respond to Rodríguez's proposal, given the corruption and human rights abuse charges leveled against Maduro and his associates.