The President of the United States regularly boasts about controlling the country of Latin America, after capturing Nicolas Maduro on January 3rd.
Donald Trump posted a drawing on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday depicting Venezuela in the colors of the United States with the caption “51st state.” This post was also shared by the White House account X, even though the Caracas counterpart stated that their country had “never considered” becoming American.
The Republican often claims to control the Latin American country, after capturing the ousted president Nicolas Maduro on January 3rd. The American president, who has repeatedly threatened to make Canada the “51st American state” during his term, now shifts these ambitions to Venezuela. In March, he had already published a message mentioning this possibility: “Good things are happening in Venezuela these days… 51st state, anyone?”
Interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, denied this possibility on Monday, stating that it had “never been considered,” because Venezuelans value their independence process and heroes. She added that her government is working on a “diplomatic cooperation agenda” with the United States, after restoring diplomatic relations with Washington in March, severed by Nicolas Maduro seven years ago.
Context: The article talks about Donald Trump’s claims and ambitions regarding controlling Latin American countries and depicting Venezuela as the “51st state” of the United States. Fact Check: The article accurately represents the statements and actions of both Donald Trump and Venezuelan officials regarding the relationship between the two countries.
