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The official channel of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was removed from YouTube on Friday.
The account, which had more than 233,000 subscribers, is available on search engines, but when trying to access it, YouTube announces that the requested account "is not available."
The platform has not provided any explanations regarding this, and on the other side, the multinational channel controlled by chavismo, Telesur, attributed the removal to the "hybrid war" by the U.S.
Trump's Ultimatum to Maduro
This Saturday, Donald Trump issued a stern warning to the Venezuelan regime, demanding the immediate acceptance of the return of prisoners and individuals from psychiatric institutions who—according to him—were allegedly coerced by "leaders" in Venezuela to be taken to the United States.
The message warns that, if they are not “removed” from the country immediately, “the price they will pay will be incalculable”.
In his statement, Trump asserted that “thousands of people” in the United States “have been seriously injured and even killed” by these individuals, whom he described as “monsters.”
The text insists on the immediate removal of those individuals from U.S. territory and holds the Venezuelan authorities responsible for their alleged dispatch.
Calls for the immediate repatriation of prisoners and psychiatric patients allegedly relocated from Venezuela to the U.S., while asserting that the impact on public safety already includes injuries and fatalities; and emphasizes a threat of retaliation if their demands are not met: “The price... will be immeasurable”.
Tensions have been rising since the U.S. deployed military forces in the Caribbean with the stated goal of combating drug trafficking.
The Trump administration accuses Maduro of leading the so-called Cartel of the Suns and offers a reward of 50 million dollars for information that leads to his capture, an accusation that the Venezuelan government denies.
The Venezuelan regime, led by Nicolás Maduro, has rejected accusations of drug trafficking and has described the attacks from the United States as a threat and an aggression against its country. Maduro has warned that Venezuela is "prepared" for a possible scenario of armed conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tensions between the United States and the Nicolás Maduro Regime
Why did YouTube remove Nicolás Maduro's official channel?
The official channel of Nicolás Maduro has been removed from YouTube, but the platform has not provided any explanations regarding the reason. From the Telesur channel, which is controlled by the chavismo, the removal was attributed to a supposed "hybrid war" by the United States against Venezuela.
What does Donald Trump's ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro imply?
Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro to accept the immediate return of prisoners and psychiatric patients allegedly transferred to the U.S. by Venezuelan leaders. If this does not happen, Trump warns that the cost will be "incalculable."
What is the relationship between Maduro's regime and drug trafficking according to the U.S.?
The United States accuses the regime of Nicolás Maduro of leading the so-called "Cartel of the Suns", a criminal organization linked to drug trafficking. The U.S. has deployed military forces in the Caribbean to combat narcotics trafficking and has offered a reward of 50 million dollars for information leading to Maduro's capture.
How has Maduro's regime responded to the accusations from the United States?
The regime of Nicolás Maduro rejects the accusations of drug trafficking and considers the attacks from the U.S. as an imperialist threat. Maduro has warned that Venezuela is prepared for a potential scenario of armed struggle and has mobilized troops in response to the U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean.
What is Cuba's role in the current tension between Venezuela and the United States?
Cuba, under the leadership of Miguel Díaz-Canel, has expressed its unwavering support for the Maduro regime, aligning itself with Venezuela against what they describe as imperialist threats from the U.S. The alliance between Caracas and Havana remains strong in this context of rising tension.
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