Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez has urged the United States to pursue dialogue, emphasizing that peace—not war—is the preferred path for the Latin American nation. She made the appeal after a U.S. operation resulted in the seizure of President Nicolás Maduro, who was taken out of the country to face charges. Rodríguez, who assumed the interim presidency following Maduro’s abduction, stressed that the Venezuelan people deserve peace and dialogue. Writing on Telegram, she said, “President Donald Trump, our peoples and our region deserve peace and dialogue, not war.”
Rodríguez also called for a balanced and respectful relationship with the United States, proposing cooperation aimed at shared development. The raid, which included air strikes in Caracas and other states, led to the capture of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Washington has indicted the pair on charges that include narco‑terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and weapons offenses. Maduro has consistently denied any links to drug trafficking, claiming the allegations are a pretext for regime change in Venezuela.
The latest U.S. operation follows decades of strained relations between the two countries, marked by diplomatic rifts, unilateral sanctions, and mutual accusations. The United States has refused to recognize Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate president. In response, Rodríguez demanded Maduro’s immediate release, stating that Venezuela will not be colonized or enslaved by another empire. President Donald Trump warned her that she would face a “bigger price” than her predecessor if she does not comply with U.S. demands.
The situation carries significant implications for the region, as Venezuela’s interim president seeks a peaceful resolution to the crisis. The U.S. operation has sparked concerns about Venezuela’s future and its relations with the international community.
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