The Latest Breaking News from Delcy Rodriguez

The Silent War for Venezuela's Gold: Troops Move In, Mafias Flee, Investors Wait

A sweeping military operation in Bolívar state is emptying Venezuela's richest gold mines of the armed groups that ran them for years — coinciding, with surgical timing, with a U.S.-brokered opening of the sector to foreign capital.

Latin Times · Jun 13

Trump reverses course to say no new strikes on Iran after boisterous threats to hit country ‘very hard’

President claims Tehran is ‘in submission’ as he attacks press coverage of war

The Independent UK · Jun 11

India's Modi meets Delcy Rodriguez as India expands Venezuela oil imports

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held talks with Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez

The Independent UK · Jun 4

French banker Matthieu Pigasse emerges as key figure in Venezuela debt overhaul

Veteran French banker Matthieu Pigasse has emerged as a central figure in Venezuela’s debt restructuring efforts after his firm Centerview Partners was appointed adviser on the country’s more than $150 billion debt overhaul without a formal competitive process.

France 24 · May 27

'US Venezuela Mineral Deal' Video Reminds of Expanding U.S.-Venezuela Partnerships in Mining, Rare-Earth & Energy

On May 20, 2026, the White House published a video highlighting the recent U.S.-Venezuelan mineral agreements that have been executed over the past several months, bringing renewed attention to one of the Trump administration's most significant foreign policy pivots in Latin America. The video's release prompts an important question: Just…

Latin Times · May 25

Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela

The U.S. is increasing pressure on Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island nation lacks a clear opposition leader or succession plan. Cuba's cohesive and ideologically entrenched government, coupled with U.S. legal constraints and its state-run economy, present significant challenges to regime change efforts.

The Economic Times · May 23

US Justice Department charges Maduro ally Alex Saab with money laundering

US prosecutors have charged Alex Saab, a key ally of Nicolas Maduro, with money laundering. Saab allegedly exploited a Venezuelan welfare plan. He was deported to the US over the weekend. This move signals increased cooperation between the Trump administration and Venezuelan officials.

The Economic Times · May 19

Maduro’s ‘bag man’ sent to US as Venezuela deports Alex Saab in dramatic U-turn

Venezuela has deported businessman Alex Saab, a close ally of former president Nicolas Maduro who is facing multiple criminal investigations in the United States, in a dramatic reversal less than three years after he was pardoned by then US President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap deal.

The Times of India · May 17

Florida Sen. Rick Scott Breaks With Trump and Marco Rubio on Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez: "She Is Despicable"

Sen. Rick Scott publicly broke with the Trump administration's Venezuela policy Saturday, rejecting Washington's recognition of Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela's leader and calling her "the head of a cartel" as opposition leader María Corina Machado urged Venezuelans around the world to mobilize for political prisoners.

Latin Times · May 3

The Elections That Could Redefine U.S. Influence in Latin America in 2026

Colombia, Brazil, Haiti and Venezuela face pivotal votes shaped by security concerns, economic stakes and shifting ties with Washington

Latin Times · Apr 27