The Daily Signal What Comes Next for Venezuela? State Department Official Explains | Tommy Pigott
Feb 12, 2026
Tommy Piggott, State Department deputy spokesperson who explains U.S. policy on Venezuela, outlines a three-phase approach: stabilize the country, enable recovery and investment, then transition to reliable regional partners. He discusses sanctions as leverage, oil-sector recovery, diplomatic engagement, regional security, and steps to counter foreign influence and criminal networks.
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Three-Phase Venezuela Strategy
- The administration frames Venezuela policy in three phases: stability, recovery, and transition.
- Tommy Piggott stresses these phases guide engagement and are not instant solutions.
Interim Governance And Fragile Stability
- Delcy Rodriguez currently leads Venezuela while cooperating with U.S. authorities on drugs and industry reforms.
- Piggott warns U.S. demands must not undermine Venezuelan stability or fracture Rodriguez's coalition.
Sanctions Used To Stabilize Economy
- The U.S. eased some oil sanctions and allowed oil cash flows to stabilize Venezuela's economy and currency.
- Those moves aimed to meet payroll and keep services running while imposing conditions.