Caracas, Nov 6 (EFE).- The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, expressed this Wednesday that Donald Trump‘s victory in the United States presidential elections represents a “new beginning” for both countries, without diplomatic relations since 2019, broken then by the Chavista during the Republican’s first term.
«In his first government, re-elected President Donald Trump, things did not go well for us. “This is a new beginning for us to bet on (a relationship) win-win and things go well for the United States, things go well for Venezuela,” Maduro said in a program broadcast on state channel VTV.
Likewise, he affirmed that his Government is open to “joint working relationships” with whoever wants to invest in Venezuela, which – he assured – he has expressed to “all Americans” who visit the oil-producing country, on which sanctions imposed by Washington weigh. that has granted licenses to transnational companies to operate in this nation, among them, the North American company Chevron.
On the other hand, Maduro expressed that, after this “historic return”, Trump has a “golden opportunity” to “end the wars”, as well as to allow respectful relations with Latin America.
Furthermore, the head of state asserted that he will never get involved in “internal affairs of the United States,” because – he said – he does not practice “interventionism.”
«We advocate for sovereignty, independence, respect for our culture, our identity. The solutions for Latin America are in Latin America and the solutions for the future of Venezuela are in Venezuela,” added Maduro, proclaimed winner of the July 28 elections, a result rejected by the current US Executive, headed by Democrat Joe Biden. .
In his previous government (2017-2021), Trump was Maduro’s main political adversary, whom he called a “dictator”, and imposed numerous sanctions on the country, including restrictions on its oil industry, Venezuela’s main source of foreign currency.
On Monday, the president said that he hopes that the future new US Government will not be carried away by the “failed policies of extremism” of the majority Venezuelan opposition, which considers Maduro’s controversial re-election fraudulent and insists on the victory of its candidate. Edmundo González Urrutia.
The anti-Chavista leader and main supporter of González Urrutia, María Corina Machado, congratulated Trump, while telling him that the Caribbean country is experiencing “decisive days” after the Venezuelan presidential elections and that it has “the support of the people of the Americas.” and that of their democratic Governments to ensure a transition to democracy without delay.
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**Interview with Dr. Sofia Rojas, Venezuelan Political Analyst**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Rojas. Nicolás Maduro recently congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election, calling it a “new beginning” for Venezuela and the U.S. What do you make of this statement?
**Dr. Rojas:** Thank you for having me. Maduro’s comments are quite strategic. With diplomatic relations severed since 2019, he likely sees Trump’s victory as a chance to reset their interactions. The past four years have been characterized by heavy sanctions and confrontation, so a change in tone could be a way to signal openness to dialogue.
**Interviewer:** Maduro mentioned that he hopes for a “win-win” relationship. How realistic is that given the historical context between the two nations?
**Dr. Rojas:** It’s a delicate situation. While Maduro might wish for improved relations, he has to navigate the complex dynamics of U.S. policy, which has generally been critical of his government. The idea of a “win-win” relationship is appealing, but it would require significant changes on both sides, particularly regarding human rights and governance in Venezuela.
**Interviewer:** Interestingly, he also expressed a desire for American investment in Venezuela, despite ongoing sanctions. How does that fit into the picture?
**Dr. Rojas:** Investment is crucial for Venezuela’s economy, especially in sectors like oil. However, U.S. companies are often wary due to sanctions and the political climate. Maduro’s outreach could be seen as an attempt to attract foreign investment as a lifeline for his failing economy. If Trump’s administration chooses to relax certain sanctions, it could indeed open up new avenues for investment.
**Interviewer:** what does Maduro mean by Trump having a ”golden opportunity” to “end the wars”?
**Dr. Rojas:** This seems to reflect Maduro’s wish for broader U.S. foreign policy changes. While he likely refers to military conflicts that the U.S. is involved in globally, it could also imply a desire for Trump to reconsider aggressive policies towards Venezuela. It’s an invitation for the U.S. to adopt a more diplomatic and less interventionist approach, which could benefit Maduro’s standing domestically and internationally.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Rojas, for your insights on this complex and evolving situation.
**Dr. Rojas:** My pleasure, thank you!
