Overview
- President Donald Trump announced formal legal recognition of Delcy Rodríguez’s administration at the Escudo de las Américas summit and confirmed the restoration of diplomatic and consular relations.
- The State Department said renewed relations are intended to promote stability, support economic recovery, and advance political reconciliation in Venezuela.
- Delcy Rodríguez welcomed the decision as the start of respectful, long‑term engagement and emphasized dialogue as the preferred path for resolving differences.
- The White House confirmed Trump held a second meeting with opposition leader María Corina Machado on Friday at her request as a courtesy, as Washington keeps channels open with both the government and the opposition.
- Economic re‑engagement advanced with a U.S. Treasury license for gold‑related activity and reports of an oil sector deal between Shell and Venezuelan partner Vepica, while media said election scenarios were discussed with Machado and a follow‑up meeting is expected in two to three weeks without public timelines.