- President Trump confirmed a direct phone call with Venezuela's interim president, praising her as a "terrific person."
- A $500 million crude oil deal between the US and Venezuela has been brokered, with more sales expected soon.
- Trump expressed optimism about Venezuela’s future prosperity and stated the two countries are "getting along very well."

A: Hey, did you hear anything about the US and Venezuela?

B: No, what's going on? It feels like a lot is happening lately!

A: Apparently, President Trump and the interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, talked!

B: Wow, really? I didn’t know that! They actually spoke to *each other*?

A: Yeah! Trump called her a "terrific person" online! He said they’re “getting along very well.”

B: That's... interesting. What did they even talk about?

A: Oil, minerals, trade… all sorts of stuff! He thinks Venezuela will be “great and prosperous again.”

B: So, is Maduro still… you know… in the US?

A: Yep, they captured him a few days ago. Rodriguez didn't say anything about getting him released, though.

B: Okay… and then what?

A: Get this! Trump also made a deal for Venezuela to sell $500 million worth of oil to the US!

B: Seriously? That's a big deal! I thought the US was controlling all the oil sales.

A: They were, but now they’ve got this new agreement. More oil sales are expected soon too!

B: Sounds like the White House thinks this will be good for both countries.

A: Exactly! Pretty busy week for international relations, huh?