Diosdado Cabello, described as the number two official in the Venezuelan regime, has publicly criticized outcomes from a recent meeting between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S. President Donald Trump. The criticism centers on an agreement reached during their meeting at the White House.
Joint Effort Against Narcotics
The agreement involves a joint effort between the Colombian and Venezuelan armies to combat drug traffickers operating along their shared border. Cabello questioned the originality of the plan, stating that a similar proposal was made by Venezuelan President Maduro to Petro approximately one year ago and received no response at that time.
Cabello’s comments were made on his program, ‘Con el Mazo Dando.’ He stated, “I don’t have such a good memory, but this proposal was made to Petro by President Maduro about a year ago and he never gave answers and now he goes to the United States to say that it is his idea. There are extremely strange people in this world.”
Rumors and Denials
Here’s not the first instance of Cabello responding with irony following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. In recent days, rumors circulated regarding Cabello’s potential detention or flight from the country, fueled by content shared on the platform X. Cabello publicly addressed these rumors, denying reports about his whereabouts.
During a press conference, Cabello denied any attempt to flee or being detained, attributing the circulating content to artificial intelligence (AI) based on images released last year. He specifically stated, “This is not me. I am at Barajas Airport and I took Freddy Bernal with me. This is not me, I want to clarify, all this is achieved with artificial intelligence (AI), from some images that we left last year.”
Like Maduro, U.S. Authorities have offered a substantial reward for Cabello’s capture, currently at 25 million dollars, due to accusations of narcoterrorism and other crimes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agreement was reached between Trump and Petro?
The agreement involves a joint effort between the Colombian and Venezuelan armies to combat drug traffickers operating along their shared border.
What is Diosdado Cabello’s position in the Venezuelan government?
Diosdado Cabello is described as the number two official in the Venezuelan regime.
What has happened to Nicolás Maduro?
Nicolás Maduro was captured on January 3rd during a U.S. Military operation in Caracas, along with his wife, Cilia Flores.
As Venezuela navigates this period of political transition, will the joint military effort between Colombia and Venezuela be successfully implemented, and what impact will it have on regional stability?
