{"id":104061,"date":"2026-01-05T02:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T07:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=104061"},"modified":"2026-01-05T02:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T07:30:09","slug":"venezuelas-new-leader-reaches-out-will-trump-accept-the-peace-offer-from-caracas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/venezuelas-new-leader-reaches-out-will-trump-accept-the-peace-offer-from-caracas\/104061\/","title":{"rendered":"Venezuela\u2019s new leader reaches out: Will Trump accept the peace offer from Caracas?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Venezuela\u2019s political crisis entered a new and uncertain phase on Sunday as Delcy Rodr\u00edguez, sworn in as acting president by the country\u2019s Supreme Court, publicly invited the United States to pursue cooperation instead of conflict. Her remarks marked a notable departure from the fiery resistance Caracas displayed just days earlier, after the US confirmed the capture of President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro.<\/p>\n

The outreach comes amid rising global attention, volatile markets, and sharply divided reactions both inside Venezuela and abroad.<\/p>\n

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Delcy Rodr\u00edguez breaks the silence with a shocking offer to Trump<\/b><\/h2>\n

In her first major public statement since assuming the interim role, Rodr\u00edguez used social media to address the international community directly, with a specific appeal to Washington. She emphasized peace, sovereignty, and coexistence, framing Venezuela as a nation seeking stability rather than confrontation.<\/p>\n

Her language was measured and conciliatory, stressing respect for international law and shared development. The tone contrasted sharply with the rhetoric that followed the US operation, which Venezuelan officials had earlier described as an \u201carmed aggression\u201d and an \u201catrocity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Political analysts see this shift as strategic. With Maduro now in US custody, Rodr\u00edguez appears to be attempting to stabilize the situation domestically while preventing further foreign intervention.<\/p>\n

Despite her call for dialogue, Rodr\u00edguez did not distance herself from Maduro entirely. She reiterated that the former president\u2019s long-standing message was also one of peace, subtly signaling continuity to Maduro loyalists while extending an olive branch to Washington.<\/p>\n

This balancing act reflects the tightrope she must walk. While the US has previously hinted that Rodr\u00edguez could be acceptable in a post-Maduro transition, her legitimacy inside Venezuela depends heavily on maintaining unity within the ruling PSUV party.<\/p>\n

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Donald Trump\u2019s hard line and demands<\/h2>\n

US President Donald Trump, however, has shown little sign of softening his stance. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump declared that the US is now \u201cin charge\u201d of Venezuela and vowed to \u201crun it\u201d until the country is \u201cfixed.\u201d<\/p>\n

He has also warned Rodr\u00edguez of severe consequences if she fails to comply with US demands. According to multiple reports, those demands include full access to Venezuela\u2019s oil sector, infrastructure, and key state operations. Trump framed this as necessary to rebuild the country, but critics argue it reinforces fears of economic exploitation.<\/p>\n

The US president has also hinted at further military action if cooperation stalls, keeping pressure firmly on Caracas.<\/p>\n

At the heart of the standoff lies Venezuela\u2019s vast oil wealth. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that Washington does not plan to directly govern the country, but confirmed the continuation of an \u201coil quarantine,\u201d effectively tightening sanctions and naval restrictions on exports.<\/p>\n

Oil accounts for the bulk of Venezuela\u2019s revenue, and prolonged restrictions could deepen the humanitarian and economic crisis. Energy experts warn that sustained pressure may push Venezuela closer to alternative allies while further destabilizing global oil markets.<\/p>\n

Inside Venezuela, cracks are beginning to show. An audio message attributed to PSUV lawmaker Maduro Guerra hinted at betrayal within the ruling movement, suggesting that internal divisions may have played a role in recent events. While he insisted the party remains united, his remarks fueled speculation of infighting at the highest levels of power.<\/p>\n

Caracas itself was unusually quiet over the weekend. Businesses remained closed, traffic was sparse, and daily life appeared frozen as citizens awaited clarity on what comes next.<\/p>\n

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Nicol\u00e1s Maduro faces US justice<\/h2>\n

Meanwhile, Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, remain detained in the US and are scheduled to appear before a federal court in New York. Prosecutors have revived and expanded charges dating back to 2020, accusing the former president of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking conspiracies.<\/p>\n

The US Justice Department has described Maduro\u2019s administration as illegitimate and criminal, reinforcing Washington\u2019s long-standing refusal to recognize him as Venezuela\u2019s leader.<\/p>\n

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What comes next for Venezuela<\/h2>\n

Rodr\u00edguez\u2019s appeal for cooperation may signal the beginning of a diplomatic reset, or simply a pause before further escalation. Much depends on whether dialogue can replace threats, and whether Venezuela\u2019s fragile political structure can withstand mounting external and internal pressure.<\/p>\n

For now, the world is watching closely. Venezuela stands at a crossroads, caught between promises of peace and the reality of power politics, with its future hanging in the balance.<\/p>\n

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