President Donald Trump hosted acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez at a dinner for world leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting brought the two leaders together while both were attending the annual gathering of heads of state and government.
The dinner, organized by the White House, was attended by a roster of international officials gathered for the UNGA, though the exact guest list was not disclosed. Officials from several countries were present, creating a setting for informal diplomatic exchange among the participants.
Rodríguez, who is serving as Venezuela’s acting president, arrived in New York as part of her country’s delegation to the General Assembly. Her presence marks a rare appearance of a senior Venezuelan official at a high‑profile U.S. diplomatic event.
Venezuela has been in the midst of a prolonged political crisis, with the United States and many other nations refusing to recognize the legitimacy of the government led by Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez, previously the country’s vice president, has been acting as president in this contentious environment.
CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano reported on the dinner, noting the significance of the encounter amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Caracas.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>