Delcy Rodríguez defends Venezuela's right to produce more oil at COP31
Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, defended at COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, her country's "sovereign right" to expand its oil and energy industry as an engine for national development. She argued that "a country can grow while protecting and caring for the environment" and highlighted the carbon absorption of Venezuela's forests. Her stance contrasted with other leaders who insisted on reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The conference brings together nearly 200 countries.
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- Delcy Rodríguez asserted at COP31 Venezuela's sovereign right to expand its oil and energy industry.
- She said the country can grow economically while protecting the environment and cited its forests' carbon absorption.
- Her position contrasted with calls from other leaders to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
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