Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez announced the country's readiness for direct talks with the United States to resolve historical disagreements. Speaking to employees of the state oil company PDVSA, she emphasized that the dialogue should be conducted "eye to eye," based on the principles of Bolivarian diplomacy. Rodríguez also highlighted the resilience of the national energy sector, which reached operational self-sufficiency in 2025, and confirmed plans to export oil to friendly countries as a key means of funding social programs.
In domestic policy, Rodríguez sharply condemned foreign interference, calling for an end to the "orders from Washington" for Venezuelan politicians. She presented the "Commission for Coexistence and Peace" as a forum for national dialogue, but excluded groups she labeled "fascist" and accused of promoting violence. According to her, Venezuela has the necessary maturity to resolve its internal conflicts independently, without international guardianship.
At the same time, Rodríguez outlined plans to reform the Hydrocarbons Law, aimed at attracting large national and international investments into the oil and gas sector modeled on the successful "Anti-Blockade Law." In conclusion, she called for Venezuelan unity in defending sovereignty and demanded the release of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, who, she asserted, remain detained following the events of January 3.
Full version: Delcy Rodríguez exige fin al intervencionismo de Washington en la política venezolana