In a firm assertion of national identity and independence, Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has categorically rejected the notion that her country could ever become a state of the United States.
Speaking during a press conference in The Hague, where she was attending proceedings at the International Court of Justice, Rodriguez emphasized that such a transition is neither planned nor desirable. She highlighted the deep historical connection Venezuelans have with their struggle for autonomy.
"That is not planned. It would never be planned, because if there is one thing we Venezuelans have, it is love for our process of independence," Rodriguez stated, framing the issue as a matter of national pride and historical legacy.
Addressing the current diplomatic climate, Rodriguez noted that US President Donald Trump is aware of Venezuela's commitment to a "diplomatic agenda of cooperation." She stressed that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward for resolving international tensions and fostering bilateral relations.
The acting president concluded her remarks by reaffirming the nation's commitment to its own territorial and political integrity. "We will continue defending integrity, sovereignty, independence, our history, a history that is the glory of the men and women who gave their lives so that we might become not a colony, but a free country," she declared.
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