Delcy Rodriguez leads Venezuelan delegation in US for debt talks
Summary
A Venezuelan delegation led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez is currently in the United States for discussions focused on energy, debt, and mining issues ahead of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. This marks Rodriguez's first visit to the US since her appointment in January, following the capture of former President Nicolas Maduro. Notably, Rodriguez's agenda includes negotiations with key figures such as Ilan Goldfajn, the President of the Inter-American Development Bank, and plans for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. These talks come as Venezuela is undertaking a significant restructuring of its sovereign debt, estimated to exceed $150 billion, and are part of broader efforts to attract foreign investment in the energy sector, including partnerships with US companies like ExxonMobil and Continental Resources.