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Venezuela's tribute to Fidel Castro ignites US-China diplomatic tension

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Venezuelan official Delcy Rodriguez's recent tribute to Fidel Castro has sparked a strong reaction from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, underscoring Venezuela's delicate geopolitical positioning. While Rodriguez praised Castro's legacy, Rubio sharply criticized the Cuban leader. This event occurs as China, through President Xi Jinping, also acknowledged Castro's centenary, highlighting Beijing's continued economic interests in Venezuela amidst shifting US influence. AI

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Venezuela's tribute to Fidel Castro ignites US-China diplomatic tension

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Teresa Elena Frontado ·

    Delcy Rodriguez’s Castro tribute tests Venezuela’s balancing act between US and China

    Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s tribute to Fidel Castro has drawn a blistering rebuke from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighting the political tensions surrounding Caracas’ rapprochement with Washington even as China seeks to preserve its economic interes…

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