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Maduro meets US special envoy Grenell, signaling potential shift

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Venezuelan Foreign Ministry
  • 1 Feb 2025 02:46
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro meets US special envoy Richard Grenell, reaffirming his government's Diplomacy of Peace policy.

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  • Maduro meets US special envoy Grenell, signaling potential shift
    Venezuelan Preisdent Nicolas Maduro, right, recieves United States special envoy Richard Grenell, left, in a picture released by the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry, on January 31, 2025. (Venezuela's Foreign Ministry)

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro met with United States special envoy Richard Grenell on Friday. The meeting took place at the request of US President Donald Trump, signaling a potential shift in US-Venezuela relations after years of tension.

Following the meeting, Grenell reportedly flew back to the US, accompanied by six US nationals who were reportedly detained by Venezuelan authorities. Trump's special envoy also looked to discuss the deportation of Venezuelan migrants back to their home country, and crude oil licenses. 

The Venezuelan Ministry of Communication and Information confirmed that Grenell had formally requested an audience with President Maduro, a move that was strongly emphasized by Freddy Nanez, Venezuela’s Minister of Communication, through a Telegram statement.

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This meeting is being viewed as a reaffirmation of Venezuela’s unwavering commitment to its Bolivarian Diplomacy of Peace, a policy launched by President Maduro, a press release by the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry explained. The Venezuelan leader, known for his stance against foreign intervention, reportedly accepted the meeting with a "zero agenda," underscoring his approach of peaceful dialogue and cooperation with all nations.

Upon his arrival in Venezuela, Grenell was greeted by Yvan Gil, Venezuela’s Minister of Foreign Relations, and Jorge Rodriguez, President of the National Assembly, at Simon Bolivar International Airport in La Guaira.

The context of this meeting lies in the long-standing estrangement between Venezuela and the United States. Diplomatic ties were severed when former US President Barack Obama declared Venezuela a threat to US national security in 2015. In 2019, the Trump administration implemented a "maximum pressure" strategy aimed at isolating the Maduro government and forcing political change.

However, Grenell's arrival in Venezuela could signal a significant shift in bilateral relations, particularly as President Trump implements pressure tactics elsewhere. It is also worth noting that this is the first visit made by a member of the Trump administration to Latin America. 

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