As President Donald Trump prepares to speak with world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, he is also expected to meet with Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela.
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This will be their first in-person meeting after the U.S removed Nicolas Maduro from power back in January.
The meeting will be closely watched by South Floridians, as well as in Venezuela, where the Trump administration is facing accusations of prioritizing oil over a democratic transition.
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President Trump announced in August that gives the U.S. access to Venezuela’s vast petroleum reserves.
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