Delcy Rodríguez Prepares a Visit to Washington Amid a Sharp Shift in US Policy

These developments are unfolding amid a noticeable intensification of contacts between Caracas and Washington after a prolonged period of confrontation. A delegation from the US State Department has already arrived in Venezuela. This is the first visit by American diplomats to the country after many years of a rupture in official relations and recent forceful actions by the United States.

The main task of the American delegation is described as assessing the possibility of resuming full operations of the US embassy in Caracas. Prospects for further diplomatic contacts and mechanisms of interaction between the parties are also being discussed amid a sharp escalation around Venezuela.

In response to the delegation’s arrival, Delcy Rodríguez officially requested permission to visit Washington. The trip is expected to include a meeting with US President Donald Trump, during which the current crisis, issues of Venezuela’s sovereignty, sanctions policy, and the future format of relations between the two countries are to be discussed.

However, the trip remains uncertain. US sanctions imposed earlier on Delcy Rodríguez, under the pretext of human rights violations, are still in force. The final decision on her entry into the United States must be made by the Treasury Department, which oversees the sanctions regime.

Observers note that a possible visit by Rodríguez could become the first direct high-level political contact between Venezuela and the United States in many years. It may also signal an attempt by Washington to change tactics - from open pressure, threats, and forceful methods to managed dialogue and controlled engagement.

At the same time, Caracas emphasizes that any negotiations are possible only on the basis of respect for the country’s sovereignty and the rejection of coercive policies. Venezuelan authorities state that they do not view the visit as a concession, but as an opportunity to convey their position directly.

Developments in the coming days will show whether this contact becomes the beginning of a new stage in relations or remains a limited diplomatic maneuver amid an ongoing crisis.