Rafael Correa, who served as Ecuador's president from 2007 to 2017, has expressed his intentions to visit Venezuela soon, stating that the political landscape remains unchanged following a recent U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. According to Correa, the continued power of the Chavismo movement signifies a lack of significant political change in the country despite the U.S. intervention.

In an interview with EFE, Correa discussed how his international travel has decreased recently due to his focus on writing a new book. However, he plans to resume his international agenda shortly and reiterated that there are currently no legal impediments preventing him from traveling to the United States, despite a prior visa restriction imposed over a year ago which affected him and several associates. His remarks suggest a readiness to engage with the evolving political situation in Venezuela.

Correa also expressed uncertainty regarding potential future challenges he may face, referencing U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s involvement in the matter. He highlighted the ongoing political tensions in Venezuela and hinted at the possibility of further sanctions or accusations against him by the U.S. government, which reflects the broader geopolitical dynamics at play in the region and Correa's position within it.