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Trump meets Venezuela's Rodriguez, emphasizes need for elections

In first meeting with acting president, Trump stresses importance of democratic elections while prioritizing continued oil flows and warm relations.

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What to know

  • Trump held his first meeting with Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez, focusing on elections, oil supplies, and diplomatic relations.
  • Trump emphasized elections as essential for Venezuelan democracy but did not demand a specific date or timeline.
  • Discussed reforms include restructuring the National Electoral Commission and Venezuelan Supreme Court to prevent future electoral manipulation like 2024's vote-count fraud.

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    Trump meets Venezuela's Rodriguez, stresses elections

    President Trump held his first-ever meeting with Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez. Trump emphasized the importance of elections as a crucial final step in Venezuela's evolution into a full democracy, while also prioritizing continued oil flows and warm relations. Trump did not insist on a specific future election date.

    “You have to have elections at t…”
    — Trump

    1. 1 outlet first by Axios, 9h ago · read ↗

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    Details emerge on Venezuelan reform demands

    White House sources revealed specific conditions Trump discussed, including reforming the National Electoral Commission to prevent manipulation like the 2024 vote count scandal, and changing the composition of the Venezuelan Supreme Court to be more representative.