Delcy Rodríguez wishes Venezuela success in the World Baseball Classic final against the USA

The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, wished her country's team "all the success" this Tuesday in the 2026 World Baseball Classic final, which they will play today against the United States. "I wish the teams the best, but to the Venezuelan team, along with you, we say: Go Venezuela, may Venezuela win," said Rodríguez at an event from a school in Caracas broadcast by the state channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV). In this context, she considered that all of Venezuela has a "very important" date with baseball today, as it is the first time the South American country has qualified for a World Baseball Classic final. "Let's cheer for Venezuela. Let's go, let's go, Venezuela," reiterated the acting president, who holds the position after the United States captured President Nicolás Maduro on January 3 in a military operation in Caracas. Venezuela defeated Italy 4-2 in Monday's semifinal and will dispute the tournament title against the United States this Tuesday at the same stadium, the LoanDepot Park in Miami, where they defeated the European nine. The celebration for the first qualification to the final of a World Baseball Classic united Venezuelans who, without distinction of political inclination or position, joined the congratulations. Opposition deputy Henrique Capriles stated that the team played against Italy "with heart, with grit and strength and with the talent that has made baseball" Venezuela's identity. United States President Donald Trump also reacted to Venezuela's victory over Italy, ironically suggesting that the Latin American country could become the "51st state." EFE