Trump says Venezuela is "not ready yet" for elections as Rodriguez seeks sanctions relief

  • Donald Trump said Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, while Delcy Rodriguez linked voting to sanctions relief and conditions for an electoral process.
  • Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were detained after the US military operation on Jan. 3; US authorities have accused Maduro of drug terrorism and cocaine trafficking, among other charges.
  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Caracas as Chevron and Eni announced plans to expand operations and Washington and Caracas pursued closer energy cooperation.

US President Donald Trump said Venezuela is not ready to hold elections and needs more time after the Jan. 3 US military operation that captured Nicolas Maduro. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said her government is working with Washington to lift sanctions and establish conditions for an electoral process, but offered no timetable. Her comments came as US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Caracas to discuss expanded oil production, foreign investment and energy cooperation, while Chevron and Eni announced plans to expand their Venezuelan operations.

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