According to the President of the United States, if Rodriguez does not act in accordance with expectations, she will have to pay a "very high price," possibly even higher than what Nicolás Maduro experienced. Trump made this statement in an interview with The Atlantic.
Trump made it clear that he does not accept "defiant refusal" to cooperate from Rodriguez, as noted by the publication.
Additionally, the U.S. President added that control over Greenland is crucial for the country's defense.
In an interview with The New York Post, Trump also stated that U.S. military presence on Venezuelan territory would not be necessary if Rodriguez complies with their demands.
On January 5, Delcy Rodriguez appealed to Trump, calling for peace, noting that Venezuelans "deserve peace, not war." This was reported by the newspaper Correo del Orinoco.
“This position has always been fundamental for Nicolás Maduro and is shared by all Venezuelans. I believe in the Venezuela to which I have dedicated my life. I dream of a country where all good Venezuelans can unite,” she stated.
Rodriguez emphasized that Caracas seeks "balanced and respectful relations" both with the U.S. and neighboring countries.
“We invite the U.S. government to work together within a cooperation program aimed at common development and adherence to international law for achieving stable coexistence,” she added.
She also stressed that Venezuela strives for peace and peaceful coexistence. “We want to live in a world free from external threats, in an atmosphere of respect and cooperation. Global peace begins with peace within each country,” noted Delcy Rodriguez.
“Venezuela has the right to peace, development, sovereignty, and a bright future,” she concluded.
- On January 3, the Supreme Court of Venezuela appointed Delcy Rodriguez as the interim head of state after American special forces kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and took them to New York. The U.S. plans to charge Maduro with "narcoterrorism."
- At a press conference following the military operation in Caracas, Donald Trump stated that the management of Venezuela would be carried out by his administration until a "safe and reasonable transfer of power." He claimed that Delcy Rodriguez privately expressed her willingness to cooperate with the U.S. However, shortly after this, the interim president appeared on state television and condemned the "military aggression of the U.S.," recognizing Nicolás Maduro as the only legitimate president of the country.
