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Ahead of the captured Venezuelan president's first court appearance in New York on January 5, the acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, issued a message to the world and the US.

On Facebook at 9.56 pm on January 4, Rodriguez reaffirmed her country's commitment to peace and peaceful coexistence.

"Our country aspires to live without external threats, in an environment of respect and international co-operation. We believe that global peace is built by first guaranteeing peace within each nation," she said.