Venezuela's Rodríguez hails 'new phase' in relations with the US

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez has hailed what she described as a new phase in the country's relationship with the United States, thanking President Donald Trump for the resumption of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Rodríguez highlighted a bilateral agreement reached between Washington and Caracas, framing it as a marker of improving relations after a period of strained ties between the two governments.

A shift in tone

The comments mark a notable shift in rhetoric from Venezuelan officials toward the United States, following years of tension between the two countries. The acknowledgment of resumed diplomatic ties suggests both sides are working toward normalizing their relationship.

Specific details of the bilateral agreement referenced by Rodríguez were not fully outlined in the initial report, though her remarks point to concrete diplomatic steps rather than a general statement of goodwill.

The comments come amid a broader period of diplomatic activity involving Venezuela on the international stage, with Rodríguez also having addressed the United Nations General Assembly around the same period.