The president of the ruling National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguezstated that oil investments will accelerate after the approval of the reform of the Organic Law of Hydrocarbonsespecially if resumes air connection with the United Statesafter the president’s announcement donald trump.
Rodríguez assured that investments are already arriving and that, with the possible opening of flightsare They will advance much fasteras he said in a video spread on social networks.
rated as “important” and “very positive” Trump’s announcement about upcoming reopening of commercial air connections between both countries, which he attributed to talks and “peace diplomacy” promoted by the president in charge Delcy Rodriguez with the US government.
When asked about a possible US influence on oil reformRodríguez responded “absolutely not” and assured that the dialogue has taken place in a climate of respect and courtesyin the middle of evaluations to reestablish diplomatic relationsbroken from 2019.
After a conversation with Delcy Rodriguez, Trump ordered to immediately begin the process to restore commercial air connections.
During a meeting at White HouseTrump indicated that he gave instructions to Transport Secretary Sean Duffyand other authorities, including militaryso that Venezuelan airspace is open before the end of the day.
In last Novemberbefore the military operation that culminated in the capture of Nicolás Maduro in JanuaryTrump had warned that Venezuelan airspace would remain completely closed.
He January 4one day after the arrest of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Floresthe FAA issued an alert about the situation “potentially dangerous” in the region of Maiquetiadue to military activity.
The last american airline in operating commercial flights between United States and Venezuela was American Airlinesthat suspended operations in 2019.
