Venezuela Asserts Sovereign Right to Increase Oil Production at COP31

• Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez stated at COP31 that the country has the sovereign right to develop its oil industry.
• Rodriguez made these comments during the UN talks in Antalya, Turkey on November 12.
• Her statements contrast with the efforts of other conference leaders to promote a shift away from fossil fuels.
• Venezuela recognizes the importance of combating climate change but prioritizes its oil industry.
• The comments were made at the COP31 climate conference, an international event focused on climate action.