Venezuela live updates: Maduro on US soil: Sources

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez made a powerful address to the nation on state television, marking her first appearance since the controversial removal of President Nicolas Maduro. In her speech, Rodriguez demanded the immediate release of Maduro, emphasizing that he is the rightful president of Venezuela.

Expressing her outrage at the United States’ alleged involvement in Maduro’s removal, Rodriguez condemned what she described as a premeditated act of aggression aimed at orchestrating a regime change in Venezuela. She accused the U.S. of masking its true intentions behind false excuses and pretexts, all in an effort to seize control of Venezuela’s valuable energy, mineral, and natural resources.

Rodriguez also issued a stern warning to the people of Venezuela, urging them to mobilize and stand in solidarity with Maduro. She called for a united front, stressing that any harm that may come to Maduro would require immediate action from the people, armed forces, and all institutional bodies. Rodriguez emphasized the need to defend Venezuela’s sovereignty and heritage, invoking the spirit of Simon Bolivar as a call to arms.

“We ride to defend the great homeland,” Rodriguez declared, rallying support for Maduro and the preservation of Venezuela’s autonomy in the face of external threats.

The Vice President’s impassioned address serves as a rallying cry for Venezuelans to unite in defense of their nation and its democratic principles. As tensions escalate following Maduro’s removal, Rodriguez’s words carry a sense of urgency, urging citizens to remain vigilant and prepared to protect their country from any attempts to infringe upon its sovereignty.

This article was written by ABC News’ Dada Jovanovic and Victoria Beaule.