More than a month after the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the United States, interim leader Delcy Rodríguez stated in an interview with NBC that the deposed dictator continues to be the legitimate authority of Venezuela. Rodríguez, who is in talks with the Trump administration, revealed that she received an invitation to travel to Washington, which she is currently considering. She did not provide specifics on the potential timing of the visit or who would accompany her.

Rodríguez, who was Maduro's vice president, took on the interim leadership role following Maduro's arrest. Since then, the Venezuelan regime, facing significant pressure from the US, has opened channels of dialogue with the White House. This shift indicates a strategic move by the Venezuelan government to seek cooperation and possibly improve relations with the US amid the ongoing political crisis in the country.

The invitation to Washington might signify a crucial turning point in Venezuelan politics, as it not only reflects Rodríguez's position but also the dynamics between the Venezuelan government and the Biden administration. The ongoing negotiations hint at a possible shift in international relations and could lead to more significant implications for US-Venezuela relations and the future political landscape of Venezuela itself.