Trump Holds Positive Call with Venezuela's Interim Leader, Plans Meeting with Opposition

Following the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump held a lengthy phone call with interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro's former vice president. Both described the conversation as positive and productive, discussing oil, minerals, trade, security, and a bilateral agenda. Rodríguez signaled a new political era with greater tolerance, while Trump expressed willingness to work with her. Meanwhile, Trump is set to meet opposition leader María Corina Machado, whose party claims victory in the disputed 2024 elections, highlighting ongoing uncertainty over US-Venezuela relations.