President Donald Trump said he plans to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in Washington next week, marking their first in person meeting since recent developments in Venezuela.
Trump said he is looking forward to speaking with Machado, though details about the timing and agenda of the meeting have not yet been made public.
Machado has emerged as a leading figure in Venezuela’s opposition movement and has publicly praised the United States for its actions against Nicolás Maduro. She has also received international recognition for her role in pushing for democratic change in the country.
The upcoming meeting comes as discussions continue about Venezuela’s political future and the rebuilding of its economy, including its oil and gas sector, following months of instability.