Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal
Summary
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez spoke on TV to explain a deal giving 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil to the United States. She said Venezuela still keeps control over its own country despite the agreement. The deal came after pressure from the U.S., which reportedly captured President Nicolas Maduro in January.Key Facts
- Venezuela is making a deal to send 65 billion barrels of oil to the United States.
- Delcy Rodriguez is acting as Venezuela’s interim President.
- She gave a televised speech defending the oil deal.
- Rodriguez said Venezuela keeps its sovereignty, meaning it controls itself.
- The U.S. put pressure on Venezuela since capturing President Nicolas Maduro in January.
- The situation involves political tension between Venezuela and the United States.
- The U.S. reportedly abducted President Maduro earlier this year.
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