Overview
- Donald Trump and interim president Delcy Rodriguez reported a long, cordial call that covered oil, minerals, trade and security, with Trump praising the dialogue and touting a potential “spectacular” partnership.
- Maria Corina Machado is scheduled to meet Trump at the White House on Thursday, after the president floated the idea of her handing him her Nobel prize, which the Nobel Institute said cannot be transferred.
- Rodriguez declared a “new political era” in Caracas and authorities restored access to the social network X after more than a year of blockage under Nicolás Maduro.
- Rodriguez claims 406 political prisoners have been freed since December, but NGOs report far fewer, with Foro Penal citing 72 releases and the press union noting at least 17 media workers among those freed.
- Maduro remains in U.S. custody in New York on drug‑trafficking charges following a U.S. operation that officials say involved bombardments causing more than 100 deaths.