Colombia–Venezuela reset ties after Maduro’s ouster: Video
Gustavo Petro met Venezuela’s acting leader Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas in the first official visit since the removal of Nicolás Maduro.
The meeting marks a major turning point in regional diplomacy following months of political upheaval in Venezuela, after Maduro was captured in a US-led operation earlier this year, reshaping the country’s leadership and foreign relations. During talks at the presidential palace, both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking, fuel smuggling and organised crime along their shared border—one of Latin America’s most volatile regions.
Petro also pushed for a coordinated strategy to dismantle criminal networks and highlighted energy transition as a pathway to reducing violence and fostering sustainable development. The visit signals a renewed effort to stabilise bilateral ties, revive trade and address long-standing security challenges affecting border communities.
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