
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expressed optimism for a renewed U.S.-Venezuela relationship following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. elections, suggesting the potential for a fresh start.
In a televised statement, Maduro remarked, "There could be a new beginning in relations between the United States and Venezuela." Acknowledging tensions between him and Trump while the latter was in office, he cited moments of goodwill, such as his reaction to Trump's alleged assassination attempts. "I did not hesitate for a second to show solidarity and wish him good health and a long life," he recalled.