Feijóo says that a government "in its terminal phase" is not "enabled" to approve a new financing system

In August 2026, Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez restored consular services, marking a significant shift in the nation's diplomatic posture. Rodríguez, who replaced former President Nicolás Maduro following his incarceration, oversaw this policy change three years after Maduro had solidified a strategic alliance with Iran during a June 2023 visit from then-President Ebrahim Raisi. The move indicates a move away from the previous administration's alignment with Tehran.