Foreign Policy

CIA Director’s Secret Caracas Meeting Raises Questions About U.S. Venezuela Strategy

By National Security Desk | January 16, 2026

In a surprising move, CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas, signaling a shift in U.S. tactics that demands scrutiny from Americans who value national sovereignty and clear principles.

When the director of the CIA travels to Caracas for a clandestine meeting with Delcy Rodríguez—who claims to lead Venezuela under suspicious circumstances—it’s time Americans ask: What is Washington really up to?Is This the Path to Stability or a Dangerous Compromise?John Ratcliffe’s visit, reportedly on President Trump’s orders, came amid soaring tensions after the capture of Nicolás Maduro on charges tied to narcoterrorism. Official sources say Ratcliffe aimed to build trust and explore cooperation on economic issues while insisting Venezuela can no longer harbor drug traffickers opposing the U.S.Yet this encounter between America’s top intelligence officer and a figure supported...

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