Dominican Republic and Venezuela discuss energy and consular cooperation

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Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez met in Rome during the 2026 World Food Forum at the FAO headquarters to discuss bilateral cooperation. Key topics included energy cooperation, specifically the potential for direct purchases of AC30 fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by the Dominican Petroleum Refinery (Refidomsa) from Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA).

The leaders also addressed the normalization of diplomatic and consular relations. This includes the reopening of the Dominican consulate in Venezuela and the upcoming designation of a Venezuelan consul in Santo Domingo. Additionally, both nations discussed expanding cooperation in the tourism sector and proposed a baseball series to strengthen cultural ties.

In Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez provided an update on the 'Plan Venezuela Renace' reconstruction efforts following recent earthquakes. She reported that 2,422 housing units have been rehabilitated in regions including Caracas and La Guaira, though 18,055 people remain in 86 temporary camps. The total reconstruction cost is estimated at $21 billion.

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Cilia Flores · Delcy Rodríguez · Dominican Republic · FAO · Luis Abinader · Nicolás Maduro · PDVSA · REFIDOMSA · United States · Venezuela

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[● 20 SOURCES] The leaders discussed the possibility of direct fuel purchases between Refidomsa and PDVSA. dominicanaaldia.com · tuvozrd.com · infoenn.com · remolacha.net · contrapunto.com · +11 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The Venezuelan government announced the launch of the 'Plan Venezuela Alimenta' to combat hunger. laopinion.co · theobjective.com · caretas.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] In La Guaira, 100% of electricity and gas supplies and 99% of potable water have been restored. elinformadorve.com · www.prensa-latina.cu · guarico.gob.ve · orinocotribune.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Delcy Rodríguez stated that dialogue with the United States and the opposition has aided Venezuela's economic recovery. laopinion.co · theobjective.com · caretas.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] Following recent earthquakes, 18,055 people in Venezuela still reside in 86 temporary camps. elinformadorve.com · guarico.gob.ve · www.prensa-latina.cu
[○ 1 SOURCE] The total reconstruction effort following the earthquakes is estimated to cost $21 billion. elinformadorve.com
[● 20 SOURCES] Luis Abinader and Delcy Rodríguez discussed reopening the Dominican consulate in Venezuela. dominicanaaldia.com · tuvozrd.com · infoenn.com · remolacha.net · contrapunto.com · +11 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The 'Plan Venezuela Renace' has rehabilitated and delivered 2,422 housing units in Caracas, La Guaira, Miranda, and Aragua. elinformadorve.com · guarico.gob.ve · www.prensa-latina.cu · orinocotribune.com
[● 13 SOURCES] The Dominican Republic has reopened its consulate in Venezuela to strengthen consular relations and assist citizens. bajotecho.com.do · dominicanaaldia.com · eldinero.com.do · www.elfogondesanjuan.com · elinformante.com.do · +7 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Venezuela will soon designate a consul in Santo Domingo to serve Venezuelan citizens. eldinero.com.do · elinformante.com.do · pasoapaso.com.do · atento.com.do
[● 4 SOURCES] Luis Abinader proposed a baseball series between Venezuela and the Dominican Republic to strengthen cultural ties. www.austria.gob.ve · elclarinweb.com · pasoapaso.com.do
[● 15 SOURCES] The leaders discussed the possibility of direct fuel purchases of AC30 and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) between Refidomsa and PDVSA. bajotecho.com.do · dominicanaaldia.com · eldinero.com.do · www.elfogondesanjuan.com · elinformante.com.do · +9 more