Interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced collaboration with Siemens and General Electric to improve the electrical grid in Venezuela, affected by frequent outages.

Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela, stated that she is in direct contact with the multinational corporations Siemens and General Electric to address the issues of the electrical grid in the country, where power outages are affecting industrial activity. She made the announcement in the context of the easing of sanctions by Washington following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro on January 3. Venezuela has adopted new laws to open the oil and mining sectors to private ownership and has enacted an amnesty law, releasing hundreds of political prisoners, although about 500 remain in prison. Rodriguez emphasized that the state of Zulia, the oil capital, is the most affected by the energy crisis, with frequent power outages. Additionally, the government has organized marches to demand the lifting of sanctions, culminating in a rally in Caracas on May 1. Rodriguez also mentioned the resumption of relations with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, opening new financial prospects for Venezuela.