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The Cuban-American congressman Carlos Giménez stated this Saturday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will give trick or treat to Nicolás Maduro, using the well-known Halloween phrase to refer to a possible end to the Venezuelan regime.
"For the first time, there are forces in the Caribbean. We are at war against drug traffickers. And who is in charge of those traffickers? Nicolás Maduro. We have a reward of 50 million dollars for the head of Nicolás Maduro. We are at war against the leader of Venezuela," said the Republican during the presentation dinner of the Cuban Anticommunist Foundation (FCA) by Alex Otaola.
"I am quite sure that something is going to happen. I don't know if it will be for Thanksgiving or for Christmas, but something is going to happen," he added, according to the video shared by journalist Mario J. Pentón.
Someone from the audience shouted "Halloween" as another possible date for Maduro's end, and the congressman seized on this.
"Halloween? I think so, Marco is going to show up for trick or treat. The trick is the B2 up there. The treat, you get out of here," he joked about it.
Regarding Cuba, Giménez explained that "Venezuela also supports the regime in Cuba, providing it with oil, etc., etc. If Venezuela falls first, we might see what will happen in Cuba, because Cuba is in its weakest state in history. We have the Secretary of State, we have three congressmen dedicated to the freedom of Cuba," he said.
"We are always fighting, and we are always conspiring on how we can undermine the Cuban regime, how we can undermine Nicolás Maduro, and how we can undermine Petro in Colombia," he added.
Giménez's statements align with those of his colleague María Elvira Salazar, who, regarding the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to María Corina Machado, asserted that “Nicolás Maduro is terrified” and that his downfall is imminent.
“Cockroaches never want to die, but the great exterminator named Donald Trump comes with a tank full of fumigation ready to finish them all off,” Salazar said in a statement to Politico after being contacted to comment on the award given to the Venezuelan opposition leader.
The representative from Florida stated that the Nobel Prize makes Machado an "untouchable" figure, comparing him to historic figures such as Simón Bolívar and George Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tensions between the United States and Venezuela
What does Marco Rubio's "trick or treat" to Nicolás Maduro mean?
The "trick or treat" mentioned by Carlos Giménez is a Halloween expression used to refer to a possible end of Maduro's regime. Giménez suggests that Rubio, as Secretary of State, might be preparing a strategy to end Maduro's leadership in Venezuela.
What is the role of the United States in the conflict with Venezuela?
The United States has increased its military presence in the Caribbean under the pretext of drug operations, accusing Maduro's regime of being a key point for drug trafficking. Furthermore, the U.S. government has designated the Cartel of the Suns, allegedly linked to chavismo, as a central target in this "war on drugs."
What impact does the Nobel Peace Prize have for María Corina Machado?
The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to María Corina Machado has been seen as a recognition of her opposition leadership in Venezuela. Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar asserts that the award makes Machado an "untouchable" figure, comparing her to historical figures like Simón Bolívar and George Washington, and suggests that it increases international pressure on Maduro.
How is the Maduro regime linked to drug trafficking according to the United States?
The United States accuses the Maduro regime of being linked to drug trafficking through the Cartel of the Suns, considered a narco-terrorist organization. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has labeled Maduro as a "drug trafficker" and "terrorist," and the Donald Trump administration has taken military measures in the Caribbean to combat these activities.
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