Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Meets U.S. Treasury and State Department Delegation in Caracas

Caracas - Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, held a meeting in Caracas with a delegation from the U.S. Departments of State and Treasury. The discussions centered on evaluating economic development agendas and strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations, according to Prensa Presidencial.

The talks also aimed to reinforce tangible agreements across various sectors, including trade, energy, and finance. A key focus was the reactivation of financial mechanisms designed to foster Venezuela's socioeconomic development and contribute to the stabilization of the energy market, although specific details were not provided.

The U.S. delegation included Jonathan Greenstein, deputy assistant secretary for International Financial Affairs at the Treasury Department, and Jonathan Burke, deputy assistant secretary for Terrorism Financing. Rodríguez was accompanied by Venezuela's Vice President of Economy and Finance, Calixto Ortega; Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia; Central Bank President Luis Pérez; Vice Foreign Minister for Europe and North America, Oliver Blanco; and Vice President of Administration and Digital Government, Anabel Pereira.

This meeting follows a temporary easing of certain financial oversight measures announced by the U.S. Treasury Department in July. This measure allows U.S. institutions to facilitate authorized operations related to Venezuela's economic recovery and humanitarian aid following the earthquakes on June 24. The decision aims to reduce regulatory risks for financial institutions processing transactions for humanitarian assistance, reconstruction, and economic recovery in Venezuela between July 27, 2026, and January 29, 2027.