CIA Director holds secret meeting with Venezuelan official in Caracas

The director of the CIA, John Ratcliffe, held a two-hour meeting in Caracas with Delcy Rodríguez, a senior Venezuelan official. The meeting was described by some reports as an effort to 'generate confidence' between the two sides.

This diplomatic contact occurred against a backdrop of heightened military tension. U.S. forces were reportedly in Venezuela for an operation, and there were explosions in Caracas following warnings from President Trump about potential strikes on the country.