Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez arrived early Monday at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey. A photo released by her office shows her being greeted by John Barrett, the United States’ Charge d’Affaires for Venezuela. This meeting, taking place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, is scheduled between Rodríguez and President Donald Trump.

This event comes as her former political partner, Nicolás Maduro, remains in a Brooklyn prison. The proximity of these two Venezuelan leaders, both geographically and in their political timelines, underscores the significant impact that U.S. policy can have on Venezuela’s leadership.

Rodríguez’s presence in the United States, contrasted with Maduro’s detention, serves as a stark reminder of the power dynamics at play. The situation emphasizes the influence that the U.S. government possesses over Venezuela’s political landscape.