Trump Talks Oil, Trade in Call With Venezuela’s Rodriguez (2)

Jan. 15, 2026, 1:42 AM UTC

President Donald Trump said he had a “very good call” with acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday, hailing her cooperation with his administration a day before he is scheduled to meet with the country’s opposition leader.

“We are making tremendous progress, as we help Venezuela stabilize and recover,” Trump said in a social media post. “Many topics were discussed, including Oil, Minerals, Trade and, of course, National Security. This partnership between the United States of America and Venezuela will be a spectacular one FOR ALL.”

Seperately, Trump said in an interview with Reuters that he expected Rodriguez to visit ...

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