Félix Plasencia

Félix Plasencia is a Venezuelan envoy representing the interim government in renewed diplomatic efforts with the United States. He previously served as Venezuela's foreign minister (in 2022, according to one article). Plasencia is described as a close collaborator and friend of Delcy Rodríguez, who announced his appointment. He is newsworthy because he is leading the first official Venezuelan diplomatic delegation to Washington in seven years, signaling a thaw in relations between the two countries. This trip coincides with a high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House, adding to the significance of Plasencia's visit. His presence in Washington marks a pivotal moment in U.S.-Venezuela relations, especially following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro.