Rodriguez Meets with US Representatives, Charge d'Affaires Dogu Attends Bilateral Meeting

In early February, Venezuela’s Acting President Rodriguez met with a U.S. representative at the presidential palace. The U.S. representative present was Charge d’Affaires Dogu—“charge” is a term in international diplomacy referring to an official acting as a substitute for an ambassador. According to Jin10, Venezuela’s Minister of News and Communication announced that this meeting is part of the bilateral work program between Venezuela and the U.S.

Understanding the Role of Charge d’Affaires in Diplomatic Relations

A charge is an important position within the diplomatic structure. An official with the status of charge is tasked with managing their country’s interests when the ambassador position is vacant or in transition. In this case, the presence of Charge d’Affaires Dogu indicates the United States’ commitment to maintaining direct communication with the Venezuelan government, despite complex relations. The role of the charge is to facilitate dialogue and ensure the interests of both countries are preserved.

Bilateral Agenda and Significance of the Meeting

The meeting between Rodriguez and the U.S. envoy was held in the context of normalizing relations between the two parties. By announcing this meeting through official channels, Venezuela’s Minister of News and Communication signaled that this bilateral dialogue is part of a structured work plan. Such meetings demonstrate the ongoing efforts of both countries to find common ground on various issues of national interest.