Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez snaps at Washington, declares ‘enough’ of US influence
Who benefits from this decision?
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez said Sunday she’s had "enough" of U.S. interference in the country’s politics, delivering a sharp rebuke of Washington during a speech to oil workers broadcast on state television.
"Enough already of Washington’s orders over politicians in Venezuela," she said during an address to oil workers in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, broadcast by state-run channel Venezolana de Televisión.
"Let Venezuelan politics resolve our differences and our internal conflicts," she said. "This Republic has paid a very high price for having to confront the consequences of fascism and extremism in our country."
Rodríguez’s defiant rhetoric raises questions about how far she is willing — or able — to push back against Washington. While the Venezuelan government has long used anti-U.S. language to rally domestic support, the comments come as Caracas remains heavily constrained by U.S. sanctions and dependent on U.S. decisions over oil licenses.
STATE DEPT CONFIRMS 'LIMITED NUMBER' OF PERSONNEL IN CARACAS WORKING TO RESUME VENEZUELA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
After capturing former dictator Nicolas Maduro, the Trump administration made clear they had allowed Rodríguez to stay in power in an interim capacity because they believed Washington had significant influence over her decision-making.
Trump had said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela before backing Rodríguez. Trump spoke with Rodríguez recently by phone and earlier this month met with opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
"We obviously have maximum leverage over the interim authorities in Venezuela right now," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Jan. 7.
TRUMP SIGNS ORDER TO PROTECT VENEZUELA OIL REVENUE HELD IN US ACCOUNTS
Any decisions by the new government will "continue to be dictated by the United States of America," she said.
It remains unclear whether Rodríguez has the political or economic leverage to translate her public defiance into policy, or whether the remarks are aimed primarily at a domestic audience wary of U.S. influence.
The White House could not be reached for comment in light of the Venezuelan leader’s most recent comments.
Earlier Saturday Rodriguez made an overture at the Venezuelan opposition to reach "agreements" on the nation’s political future and said there should be "no political or partisan differences when it comes to peace in Venezuela."
Rodríguez’s rebuke comes as the United States has moved to assert control over Venezuela’s oil resources, long a centerpiece of Caracas’ economy. In early January, the White House announced an …
Who benefits from this decision?
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez said Sunday she’s had "enough" of U.S. interference in the country’s politics, delivering a sharp rebuke of Washington during a speech to oil workers broadcast on state television.
"Enough already of Washington’s orders over politicians in Venezuela," she said during an address to oil workers in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, broadcast by state-run channel Venezolana de Televisión.
"Let Venezuelan politics resolve our differences and our internal conflicts," she said. "This Republic has paid a very high price for having to confront the consequences of fascism and extremism in our country."
Rodríguez’s defiant rhetoric raises questions about how far she is willing — or able — to push back against Washington. While the Venezuelan government has long used anti-U.S. language to rally domestic support, the comments come as Caracas remains heavily constrained by U.S. sanctions and dependent on U.S. decisions over oil licenses.
STATE DEPT CONFIRMS 'LIMITED NUMBER' OF PERSONNEL IN CARACAS WORKING TO RESUME VENEZUELA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
After capturing former dictator Nicolas Maduro, the Trump administration made clear they had allowed Rodríguez to stay in power in an interim capacity because they believed Washington had significant influence over her decision-making.
Trump had said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela before backing Rodríguez. Trump spoke with Rodríguez recently by phone and earlier this month met with opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
"We obviously have maximum leverage over the interim authorities in Venezuela right now," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Jan. 7.
TRUMP SIGNS ORDER TO PROTECT VENEZUELA OIL REVENUE HELD IN US ACCOUNTS
Any decisions by the new government will "continue to be dictated by the United States of America," she said.
It remains unclear whether Rodríguez has the political or economic leverage to translate her public defiance into policy, or whether the remarks are aimed primarily at a domestic audience wary of U.S. influence.
The White House could not be reached for comment in light of the Venezuelan leader’s most recent comments.
Earlier Saturday Rodriguez made an overture at the Venezuelan opposition to reach "agreements" on the nation’s political future and said there should be "no political or partisan differences when it comes to peace in Venezuela."
Rodríguez’s rebuke comes as the United States has moved to assert control over Venezuela’s oil resources, long a centerpiece of Caracas’ economy. In early January, the White House announced an …
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez snaps at Washington, declares ‘enough’ of US influence
Who benefits from this decision?
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez said Sunday she’s had "enough" of U.S. interference in the country’s politics, delivering a sharp rebuke of Washington during a speech to oil workers broadcast on state television.
"Enough already of Washington’s orders over politicians in Venezuela," she said during an address to oil workers in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, broadcast by state-run channel Venezolana de Televisión.
"Let Venezuelan politics resolve our differences and our internal conflicts," she said. "This Republic has paid a very high price for having to confront the consequences of fascism and extremism in our country."
Rodríguez’s defiant rhetoric raises questions about how far she is willing — or able — to push back against Washington. While the Venezuelan government has long used anti-U.S. language to rally domestic support, the comments come as Caracas remains heavily constrained by U.S. sanctions and dependent on U.S. decisions over oil licenses.
STATE DEPT CONFIRMS 'LIMITED NUMBER' OF PERSONNEL IN CARACAS WORKING TO RESUME VENEZUELA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
After capturing former dictator Nicolas Maduro, the Trump administration made clear they had allowed Rodríguez to stay in power in an interim capacity because they believed Washington had significant influence over her decision-making.
Trump had said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela before backing Rodríguez. Trump spoke with Rodríguez recently by phone and earlier this month met with opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
"We obviously have maximum leverage over the interim authorities in Venezuela right now," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Jan. 7.
TRUMP SIGNS ORDER TO PROTECT VENEZUELA OIL REVENUE HELD IN US ACCOUNTS
Any decisions by the new government will "continue to be dictated by the United States of America," she said.
It remains unclear whether Rodríguez has the political or economic leverage to translate her public defiance into policy, or whether the remarks are aimed primarily at a domestic audience wary of U.S. influence.
The White House could not be reached for comment in light of the Venezuelan leader’s most recent comments.
Earlier Saturday Rodriguez made an overture at the Venezuelan opposition to reach "agreements" on the nation’s political future and said there should be "no political or partisan differences when it comes to peace in Venezuela."
Rodríguez’s rebuke comes as the United States has moved to assert control over Venezuela’s oil resources, long a centerpiece of Caracas’ economy. In early January, the White House announced an …
0 Comments
0 Shares
49 Views
0 Reviews
