Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has publicly accused international entities of exerting pressure on Venezuela and other Latin American nations to adopt the US dollar as their primary currency. These accusations come amid a growing regional discussion regarding differing economic models and the role of national currencies. Petro framed his statements as a defense of sovereign monetary policy and the importance of maintaining national currencies. He did not specify which international actors were applying this pressure, but emphasized the potential negative consequences of widespread dollarization. The move signals a potential escalation in rhetoric surrounding economic policy within the region. The issue of dollarization has gained traction in some Latin American countries grappling with economic instability and high inflation. This latest development adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing economic debates.