As part of the "Great Pilgrimage for a Venezuela without Sanctions and for Peace" campaign, acting president Delcy Rodríguez firmly asserted the country's indisputable historical rights to the disputed territory of Essequibo. In response to criticism from Guyana's President Irfaan Ali, who objected to her brooch featuring a map of Venezuela, Rodríguez stressed that such complaints are absurd, since it is the only map she has known in her life. She also announced that Venezuela is preparing to appeal to the International Court of Justice to confirm its position based on international law and the 1966 Geneva Agreement.
Rodríguez categorically rejected any attempts to deprive Venezuela of its lawful territory, calling it "theft" and "robbery." The event, held at the Municipal Theater of Valencia, began with a performance by the national music program "El Sistema," highlighting the region's cultural richness and unity. Speaking before representatives of various social groups, Rodríguez said that Venezuela will never agree to the "legalization of theft," and called for respect for the country's historical and legal arguments in this long-standing territorial dispute.
Full version: Delcy Rodríguez defendió los derechos