Trump holds ‘productive’ call with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez after Maduro’s capture
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Moneycontrol15-01-2026, 08:27

Trump Holds 'Productive' Call with Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodríguez

  • US President Donald Trump had a "long call" with Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, following Nicolás Maduro's capture.
  • Trump described the conversation as "great" and Rodríguez confirmed it as "productive and courteous," signaling a potential reset in US-Venezuela relations.
  • The call comes after a US military operation captured Maduro and his wife earlier this month, following allegations of narco-terrorism.
  • Discussions covered oil, minerals, trade, and national security, with Trump emphasizing stabilizing Venezuela's oil sector and potential US investment.
  • A person responsible for leaking details of the Venezuela operation has been jailed, according to Trump.

Why It Matters: Trump's call with interim president Rodríguez signals a diplomatic shift and potential reset for US-Venezuela relations.

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