Donald Trump announced that he will visit Venezuela

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated that he will visit Venezuela, although he did not specify the date of that trip, during a press conference at the White House.

"I will visit Venezuela", he said, after he was asked by a journalist whether he would travel to the South American country. He made these statements before he headed to a military base in North Carolina, where he paid tribute to the special forces that took part in the operation that ended with the capture of the former narco-terrorist dictator Nicolás Maduro in January.

Trump's intention to travel to Venezuela comes within an expanding framework of cooperation between Washington and the interim regime headed by Delcy Rodríguez, after the arrest of Maduro, who was transferred to the United States to face federal drug trafficking charges.

Rodríguez, who assumed office as interim President of Venezuela, adopted a more conciliatory tone toward Washington. The Venezuelan regime confirmed its willingness to collaborate with the United States and move forward on an agenda of bilateral cooperation, especially in the energy sector, and whose ultimate goal is the political transition and the end of Chavismo.

The visit announced by Trump not only reflects the evolution of the relationship between the two countries, but also comes at a time when cooperation in the oil sector has intensified.

Visits by other officials

The United States Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, visited Caracas in recent days and met with Rodríguez to talk about a "long-term productive partnership" focused on Venezuelan oil, in line with Washington's interests in reactivating the country's energy industry.

From Washington, Trump also indicated that he considers relations with Venezuela "as good as one could wish" and stated that Delcy Rodríguez's government is doing "a great job" in this transition process.

The intention to visit Venezuela, although without a set date, marks a milestone in bilateral relations, consolidating a scenario in which the United States seeks to strengthen its role in the region and expand its cooperation with Caracas, after years of tensions with Maduro's regime.

If it takes place, it will be Trump's first presidential visit to Venezuela in historic circumstances, underscoring a new chapter in foreign and energy policy between the two countries.