Donald Trump
He made this statement during a speech in Texas, according to RIA Novosti.
“Perhaps one day, very soon, it [Venezuela] will become a prosperous 51st state. It’s possible. Let’s do it. Let’s make it the 51st state, and instead of a president, we’ll have a governor’s election. How does that sound? Do you understand?” said Trump.
Back in May, the US leader had already said that he was seriously considering the possibility of making Venezuela the 51st US state. At the time, according to Fox News, he attributed his interest to the country’s significant oil reserves.
Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, rejected the idea, stating that the country intends to defend its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. “Venezuela is not a colony, but a free country,” she added.
Venezuela possesses the world’s largest proven oil reserves – around 303–303.8 billion barrels, which accounts for approximately 17–20 per cent of the global total.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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