The ruler in charge of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, arrived this Thursday on the Caribbean island of Grenada on her first trip abroad since taking office after the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the United States in January.
Rodríguez landed at the Maurice Bishop International Airport, where she was received by the Grenadian Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell. The government of Grenada described the visit as “an important moment of commitment and dialogue” between both countries.
“Today’s visit provides an opportunity to strengthen diplomatic ties, explore areas of mutual interest and continue to foster partnerships that support development and cooperation,” the prime minister’s office said in a statement.
During his stay, Rodríguez will pay a courtesy visit to the Governor General of Grenada, Cécile La Grenade, and will hold meetings with Mitchell and other senior officials of the Caribbean government.
This visit occurs in a context of close historical ties between Venezuela and the Caribbean countries. Grenada at the time rejected a US request to install a military radar at its main airport, which generated local protests in defense of island sovereignty.
Rodríguez’s agenda focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation, commercial exchange and Caribbean regional integration.
This is the first international outing for the president in charge, who has prioritized internal measures in recent weeks such as the announcement of a salary increase for May 1 and calls for national unity. Political observers consider that the trip seeks to consolidate regional support in the Caribbean, an area traditionally allied with Venezuela in multilateral forums.
