“We are unlocking them and it will allow us to invest important resources in equipment for hospitals, equipment that we are acquiring in the United States and other countries,” he added.
Since assuming power, Rodríguez has reversed the enmity with the United States that has characterized the almost three decades of Chavista governments until now.
He signed oil agreements, which include the sale of crude oil by the United States in international markets.
He initiated proceedings to resume diplomatic relations and promised to release hundreds of political prisoners, although family members and NGOs denounce that the process is progressing very slowly.
“I reaffirm what President Donald Trump has said, that we have established channels of communication of respect and courtesy, both with the president of the United States and with Secretary Rubio, with whom we are establishing a work agenda,” he indicated.
Rubio will appear on Wednesday before a Senate committee to explain the operation that led to Maduro’s arrest.
“Make no mistake: as the president has stated, we are prepared to use force to ensure maximum cooperation if other methods fail,” the text explains.
