Castro's Shadow Looms Over Venezuela's Diplomatic Dance The recent tribute paid by Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez to Fidel Castro has sparked a heated debate, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading the charge against her.
This spat is just the latest manifestation of Venezuela's precarious balancing act between its longtime rival Washington and its increasingly influential ally China.
Rodriguez's decision to praise Castro as a champion of sovereignty, social justice, and Latin American unity has been met with skepticism by some analysts, who see it as an attempt to shore up ties with Havana.