Venezuela’s Interim Leader Rodriguez Signals Openness to Energy Deals

Delcy Rodriguez told lawmakers that Caracas seeks commercially grounded oil and gas ties as Washington asserts oversight and U.S. firms eye investment.

Venezuelan Vice-President and Oil Minister Delcy Rodriguez addresses the media in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 10, 2025. Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Reuters

Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, said on Jan. 7 that the South American nation is open to establishing new energy relationships based on commercial agreements and mutual benefit, marking a potential shift in policy following the removal of former leader Nicolás Maduro.

Rodriguez made the remarks during a meeting with members of Venezuela’s National Assembly of Venezuela in Caracas.