Vice President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez and President of Colombia Gustavo Petro have agreed to hold a bilateral summit on April 23–24 in Maracaibo. This will be the second attempt at a meeting after previous talks scheduled in the border city of Cúcuta were canceled due to "insurmountable circumstances." A Colombian delegation led by the ministers of defense, trade, and energy visited Caracas to prepare for this important event, aiming to prevent a breakdown of the renewed bilateral agenda following January’s events.
At the talks in Caracas, the parties discussed key areas of cooperation: security and the fight against drug trafficking, restoration of bilateral trade, and an energy partnership. Particular attention was paid to coordinating actions along the 2,200-kilometer border, where armed groups and illegal economic structures remain active.
Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López held a separate meeting with his Colombian counterpart Pedro Sánchez to discuss concrete measures to strengthen security in border regions. Both sides emphasized the importance of continuing the dialogue to stabilize relations and address shared challenges.
Full version: Delcy Rodríguez y Gustavo Petro acuerdan una nueva cumbre el 23 y 24 de abril en Maracaibo