A day after delivering a fiery speech accusing the Trump administration of “illegally kidnapping” Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s newly installed acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, adopted a markedly diplomatic tone on Sunday, January 4, 2026, extending an olive branch to Washington.
In a statement released via official channels, Rodríguez wrote: “We extend an invitation to the U.S. government to work together on a cooperative agenda, oriented toward shared development, within the framework of international law, and to strengthen lasting community coexistence.”
The shift comes amid escalating global tensions following the dramatic US military operation that captured Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3. The couple remains in US custody awaiting trial in New York on narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges.
Rodríguez’s earlier address on Saturday had condemned the operation as a “violation of sovereignty” and “state terrorism,” rallying supporters in Caracas and drawing sharp rebukes from Washington.
Analysts interpret Sunday’s statement as a pragmatic attempt to de-escalate, potentially seeking negotiations for Maduro’s release or easing of sanctions, while preserving Venezuela’s alliances with Russia, China, and Iran.
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The US State Department has not immediately responded, but President Trump previously dismissed calls for dialogue, insisting Maduro must face justice.
Protests continue in Venezuelan cities, with opposition factions divided on Rodríguez’s leadership.
This is a developing story.
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi
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