On Monday, acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez spoke at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, defending the country's territorial rights over the Essequibo region. She presented historical and legal arguments confirming Venezuela's sovereignty over this disputed territory. Rodríguez emphasized that the delegation is fulfilling its mandate to protect the integrity of the national borders, and expressed pride that Venezuela's voice was heard on the international stage.
This appearance was part of the ongoing legal process in the territorial dispute with Guyana. Rodríguez stated that the state's position is firm: all national sectors must unite to defend sovereignty. She also shared details of her participation in the meeting via her Telegram channel, publishing a map of Venezuela with the disputed territory included as part of the country. Venezuelan authorities are closely following the development of the case at the court, awaiting further hearings.
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