A delegation from the Trump administration arrives in Caracas as the United States and Venezuela examine the feasibility of restoring diplomatic relations.
By James Blears
A bi-lateral olive branch, amidst the bramble turmoil of a thorny and momentous week for both nations. The visiting US delegation, follows on the heels of the US intervention, resulting in the capture and detention of President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Celia Flores.
The US Team is in Venezuela, exploring the possibility of re-opening a US Embassy in Caracas, according to the US State Department. While the Venezuelan Government says it plans to reciprocate, without mentioning exactly when or how they will do the same.
Newly appointed Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez says this method and mode of diplomacy is, in her opinion, a way to defend Venezuela, adding that this is the best route to secure the return of Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores and to defend independence. Both nations severed diplomatic relations in 2019, during the first administration of President Trump, and this approach towards reproachment, appears to be the first step towards a practical political solution.
In another development President Trump says he’s seeking one hundred billion dollars’ worth of investment for Venezuela`s petroleum industry. But the US oil industry remains wary, guarded, and cautious.
Exxon Chief Executive Darran Woods has reacted by bluntly stating: “We have had our assets seized twice. To re-enter a third time, we would require some pretty significant changes. Today, it’s uninvestable.”
