Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has arrived in Grenada on her first foreign visit in the role, with the trip aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and advancing regional integration between the two Caribbean nations. According to Antigua News Room, the visit marks a significant moment in the ongoing diplomatic relationship between Caracas and Saint George's.
Rodríguez was received with full honours by Grenadian government authorities upon her arrival at Maurice Bishop International Airport in Saint George, a gesture described as reflecting the deep bonds uniting both countries. The visit is designed to consolidate cooperation under a "win-win" model, reaffirming Venezuela's commitment to building relationships that deliver tangible benefits for both populations.
The trip builds directly on a roadmap signed in April 2025 during Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell's visit to Caracas, which established a collaborative framework for the two nations. Diplomatic relations between Venezuela and Grenada were formally established in 1977 and have seen notable acceleration in recent decades, marked by consistent high-level exchanges and a shared commitment to regional stability and socio-economic development.
This is not Rodríguez's first engagement with Grenada. In April 2024, in her then-role as Executive Vice President, she participated in commemorative events marking the island nation's 50th anniversary of independence.
During her visit, Rodríguez met with Grenada's Governor-General, Cécile La Grenade, who has served as Head of State since 2013 and is celebrated as the first woman and scientist to hold the office. Discussions focused on establishing more direct communication channels to strengthen technical and political cooperation in the coming years.
Rodríguez also visited the Grenadian Parliament, where she met with Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell and senior legislative authorities. The meetings were oriented toward giving continuity to the April 2025 roadmap and deepening the strategic relationship between the two governments.
Both nations expressed a shared aspiration for greater Latin American and Caribbean unity to address pressing global challenges, including climate change, economic instability, and geopolitical pressures.
Rodríguez was accompanied by a high-level Venezuelan delegation that included Foreign Minister Yván Gil, Minister of Popular Power for Productive Agriculture and Lands Julio León Heredia, and Minister of Popular Power for Fisheries and Aquaculture Juan Carlos Loyo. The composition of the delegation reflects the multi-sectoral scope of the partnership, spanning diplomacy, agriculture, and fisheries — areas considered vital to economic development and food security in both nations.
