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VENEZUELA’S ACTING PRESIDENT, DELCY RODRÍGUEZ DECLARES SHE HAS “HAD ENOUGH” OF US ORDERS
Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, delivered a powerful rebuke to the United States on Sunday, saying she has “enough” of Washington’s influence as she attempts to steer the deeply divided nation through an unprecedented political transition.
Her remarks come nearly a month after a controversial U.S. operation resulted in the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro, thrusting Rodríguez, a longtime Maduro ally into the role of interim leader amid intensifying international pressure and domestic uncertainty.
Addressing a group of oil workers in Puerto La Cruz, Rodríguez delivered her strongest public challenge to U.S. influence since assuming leadership, asserting Venezuela will chart its own political course.
“Enough already of Washington’s orders over politicians in Venezuela. Let Venezuelan politics resolve our differences and our internal conflicts. This Republic has paid a very high price for having to confront the consequences of fascism and extremism in our country,” she said.
Her statements were broadcast live on the state-run channel Venezolana de Televisión, highlighting the administration’s intent to rally national sentiment and reassert political autonomy.
Rodríguez has faced a delicate challenge since being backed by Washington to lead Venezuela on an interim basis. She must juggle competing priorities: keeping Maduro loyalists aligned with her leadership at home, while navigating pressure from the United States to adopt reforms, especially in Venezuela’s vital oil sector.
The U.S. has pushed for Venezuela to resume oil production, a key issue given the country’s economy depends heavily on oil revenues and has signaled that foreign investment, particularly from American energy firms, could play a significant role in revitalizing the sector.
Rodríguez assumed the presidency in the aftermath of a dramatic U.S. operation in early January that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, a figure long accused by Washington of corruption and human rights abuses.
The U.S.-led intervention has drawn both support and criticism, with Washington insisting its actions aim to promote stability and democratic governance, while Rodríguez and her government describe foreign involvement as overreach.
Her comments underscore rising tensions, as Rodríguez seeks to consolidate authority within Venezuela and assert that the nation’s politics should be resolved internally not dictated by external powers.
As Rodríguez pushes back against foreign influence, Venezuela remains at a crossroads. Ongoing debates over oil industry reforms, economic recovery, and political reconciliation will shape the nation’s future. International observers are watching closely to see how Rodríguez balances domestic sovereignty with external pressure and what this means for Venezuela’s place 
on the world stage.