Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez snaps at Washington, declares ‘enough’ of US influence

Venezuela acting president Delcy Rodríguez said she has had "enough" of U.S. interference in the country's politics during a speech to oil workers amid ongoing sanctions.

"Let Venezuelan politics resolve our differences and our internal conflicts," she said. "This Republic has paid a very high price for having to confront the consequences of fascism and extremism in our country."

Rodríguez’s defiant rhetoric raises questions about how far she is willing — or able — to push back against Washington. While the Venezuelan government has long used anti-U.S. language to rally domestic support, the comments come as Caracas remains heavily constrained by U.S. sanctions and dependent on U.S. decisions over oil licenses.