Venezuela Accuses US of Disrupting Gas Deals with Caribbean Nations
Venezuelas vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, accused the United States of attempting to disrupt its natural gas agreements with Caribbean nations amidst U.S. military presence in the region.
- Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuelas executive vice president, condemned U.S. actions aimed at undermining Venezuelan natural gas deals with Caribbean countries, asserting a geopolitical motive behind the disruption.
- The United States maintains a military presence in the Caribbean, claiming its part of an initiative to combat narcotrafficking, which Venezuela argues is a pretext to interfere in its hydrocarbon agreements.
- This accusation occurs as Venezuela seeks to strengthen ties with the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, enhancing its role in the global natural gas market amid U.S. sanctions.
Por Qué Es Relevante
This conflict underscores the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Venezuela and the United States, particularly in energy markets. The disruption of natural gas deals could have significant implications for energy security in the Caribbean and beyond.