Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez tells COP31 that the country can grow its oil industry while safeguarding the environment.
Venezuela tells COP31 it has a sovereign right to pump more oil
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Venezuela's Acting President stated its right to expand oil production despite climate concerns, citing environmental benefits.
- Venezuela claims sovereign right to develop oil industry for national development.
- Rodriguez argued economic growth and environmental protection can coexist.
- US supports Venezuela's oil output to boost energy security in the Western Hemisphere.
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