Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez led a meeting of the National Economic Council, asserting that the private sector has successfully navigated what she described as a "criminal blockade" and positioning Venezuela as the fastest-growing economy in the region. Rodríguez also condemned what she called an unprecedented psychological aggression aimed at creating economic uncertainty, noting that some oil shipments, including those from Chevron to the United States, continue to depart. She emphasized that all sectors of Venezuela's economy are experiencing growth. Meanwhile, Colombian President Gustavo Petro responded to U.S. Congressman Carlos Giménez's criticism regarding Petro's denial of the existence of the "Cartel of the Suns," a criminal organization allegedly linked to Venezuela's government. Petro stated that Giménez has no right to judge any president. Giménez had warned that Petro could face legal charges in the United States for cooperating with a cartel connected to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Additionally, Venezuelan President Maduro accused U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of harboring hatred toward Venezuela and claimed that the "Miami mafia" holds power in Washington. He warned that Rubio's extremism could lead former President Donald Trump to adopt the worst possible policies in Latin America and the Caribbean.