Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez declared her government "not afraid" of escalating tensions with the United States during a fiery speech in Caracas this week. 🔥 The remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic friction between the two nations in early 2026.
While acknowledging Washington's status as a "lethal nuclear power," Rodriguez framed the conflict as a battle for national sovereignty: "If I ever go to Washington as acting president, I will go standing, walking – not crawling." 💪
The leader called for unified domestic support, urging Venezuelans to rally behind their government's strategy on the "diplomatic battlefield." Her speech has sparked heated discussions across Latin America about small nations navigating superpower politics. 🌎
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