On today's podcast:

Venezuela

Venezuela's Acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, reaffirmed that the path to overcoming international tensions lies in respect, legality, and the building of work agendas despite political differences.

Delcy Rodriguez added, quote, The Venezuelan people want to preserve their sovereignty, safeguard national independence and peace, and stressed that Venezuela is in calm and is calling for the freedom of President Nicolas Maduro.

Colombia / United States

Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated that his meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House took place between equals, despite their ideological differences and previous tensions.

Among Petro's demands and proposals to Trump were pursuing the bosses of the drug trafficking bosses who live in Dubai, Madrid, and Miami, lifting sanctions, and jokingly Petro suggested adding an S to Trump's slogan Make America Great Again so that it would read Make the Americas Great Again, in order to recognize the plurality of the Americas.

Iran / United States

Iran's government ordered preparations for fair and balanced negotiations with the United States. Tehran continues to express its reservations, reiterating that any dialogue will only take place if it is free of threats, pressure, or unreasonable demands.