Venezuela's acting president unveils Plan Venezuela Vive, demands climate funds, defends oil expansion at COP31

At COP31, Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez announced a new environmental policy framework (Plan Venezuela Vive) and reiterated demands for developed nations to provide climate financing. She also defended Venezuela's right to expand its petroleum industry, signaling a potential tension between climate commitments and economic priorities. The speech reflects Venezuela's ongoing push for international climate funds while maintaining fossil fuel development, a stance that may complicate climate negotiations.

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