The Republican congresswoman María Elvira Salazar issued a strong warning this Thursday to the Chavista leader Diosdado Cabello, following his recent threats against the Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
Diosdado Cabello, do not even think about touching María Corina Machado. The United States and the entire world are watching. If anything happens to her, you and your accomplices will have nowhere to hide, and the wrath of God will fall upon you like thunder, Salazar wrote on his official X account (formerly Twitter).
The Congresswoman's message comes in response to statements made by Cabello, who warned Machado that she would not "come out unscathed" if the United States continues its anti-drug offensive in the Caribbean Sea.
If they squeeze us, we will squeeze back, said the so-called "number two" of chavismo, which was interpreted as a direct threat against the opposition.
Cabello reacted to the stance of Machado, who publicly supported the military deployment of the United States in the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking.
The operation includes warships and a nuclear submarine in waters near Venezuela, and according to the Pentagon, it aims to cut off illegal routes linked to criminal organizations allied with the Nicolás Maduro regime.
From Panama, where she participated in an international forum, María Corina Machado responded by stating that “every day that passes tightens the international noose against the narcoterrorist cartel that is still in Miraflores” and that “the days of that criminal organization are numbered.”
The opposition leader was also supported by Edmundo González Urrutia, recognized by the opposition and the international community as the winner of the 2024 presidential elections, which were not acknowledged by the regime. “The transition will be a political change and the beginning of a new republican life,” he declared.
The threat from Cabello and Salazar's reaction elevate political tension at a time when chavismo faces increasing international isolation, allegations of crimes against humanity, and diplomatic pressure.
It is not the first time that María Elvira Salazar and Diosdado Cabello exchange accusations. A few days ago, the Venezuelan official attempted to link the congresswoman with drug trafficking, an allegation she described as "ridiculous."
“Laughter and secondhand embarrassment that a corrupt and repressive narco-military man accuses me of what he represents,” he then responded.
The United States has never been so determined to put an end to the transnational criminal operation that he and Maduro are leading, Salazar added, who has been one of the strongest voices in the U.S. Congress in support of the Venezuelan opposition.
Meanwhile, the anti-drug operation in the Caribbean remains active and, according to experts, poses one of the greatest challenges to the Venezuelan regime in recent years. The White House, for its part, has reiterated that “no threats against democratic opponents will be tolerated".
Frequently Asked Questions about María Elvira Salazar's Warning to Diosdado Cabello
What did María Elvira Salazar say to Diosdado Cabello?
María Elvira Salazar warned Diosdado Cabello not to touch María Corina Machado, stating that the United States and the world are watching, and that if anything happens to her, he and his accomplices will have nowhere to hide.
Why did María Elvira Salazar issue a warning to Cabello?
The warning was a response to the threats from Diosdado Cabello against María Corina Machado, following her support for the U.S. anti-drug operation in the Caribbean, which aims to cut off the illegal routes linked to Nicolás Maduro's regime.
What is the context of the tensions between the United States and the Venezuelan regime?
Tensions have escalated due to the U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean aimed at combating drug trafficking, which the Maduro regime interprets as a threat. Washington accuses the Venezuelan regime of collaborating with drug trafficking, particularly with the Cartel of the Suns, and has intensified international pressure against them.
How has Chavismo reacted to the actions of the United States?
Chavismo, led by Nicolás Maduro and Diosdado Cabello, has responded with its own military display and has reported to the UN what it considers a direct provocation from the United States. Venezuela asserts that it is prepared to confront any aggression, while strengthening its alliance with countries like Cuba.
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