CIA Director’s Secret Caracas Mission Signals Shift in U.S. Venezuela Policy

In a rare and strategic move that underscores Washington’s evolving approach to Venezuela, CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew into Caracas for a confidential meeting with acting President Delcy Rodríguez. This marks the highest level of official contact between the U.S. and Venezuelan leadership since the audacious capture of former dictator Nicolás Maduro, highlighting a significant recalibration of America’s foreign policy in the region. The two-hour session, conducted under utmost secrecy, was no mere diplomatic courtesy; it was orchestrated at President Donald Trump’s direct behest. The meeting aims to forge tangible cooperation with Venezuela's new government, seeking to reclaim American influence...