Venezuelan official affirms state sovereignty in response to U.S. president's proposal to make it the 51st state
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Venezuela has responded to statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he is seriously considering making Venezuela the 51st state of the United States.
Vice President of the Interim Government Delcy Rodríguez affirmed Venezuela's independence and national sovereignty, emphasizing her complete rejection of any attempt to undermine the country's autonomy.
Venezuela responded sharply to Trump's statements regarding its annexation by the United States, with interim president Dilsey Rodriguez affirming that the country is an independent, sovereign state that will not relinquish its sovereignty. The response came as a categorical rejection of what it described as attempts to undermine national dignity amid escalating tensions between Caracas and Washington.
The American statements reflect a dangerous escalation in tensions between the two countries and may impact diplomatic and economic relations between the United States and Latin American nations. This tension could affect regional stability and U.S. migration policies and economic sanctions imposed on Venezuela.

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