
Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez pushed back on the notion of making her country the '51st state,' demanding that its sovereignty be respected.
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Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has responded to US President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting he would like to see Venezuela become the '51st state.' Rodríguez emphasized Venezuela's independence and demanded that the country's sovereignty be respected. According to TRT Haber, Rodríguez made clear that — whether or not Trump intended the comment seriously — Venezuela is flatly opposed to the proposal.