ST. GEORRGE’S, Grenada, Apr 9, CMC – The acting Venezuelan President, Delcy Rodríguez, arrived here on Thursday on her first official state visit to another country following the United States invasion of the South American country in January that resulted in the removal of President Nicolas Maduro.
“Today’s visit provided an opportunity to strengthen diplomatic ties, explore areas of mutual interest, and continue fostering partnerships that support development and cooperation,” according to a government statement.
It said that Rodríguez will pay a courtesy call on Governor-General Dame Cécile Ellen Fleurette La Grenade before meeting with Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell and members of his cabinet.
The statement said a “joint communiqué will be shared at the end of the engagement with Cabinet”.
Rodríguez was sworn in as the acting president of Venezuela on January 5, 2026, following the removal and detention of Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces on January 3, 2026. As the former executive vice president, she assumed leadership promising to ensure peace, while signaling a potential shift in relations with Washington.
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