Related videos:
The Cuban comedian Ulises Toirac criticized the armed operation by the U.S. that captured ruler Nicolás Maduro.
"No. I do not applaud any invasion. Neither that of Ukraine nor that of Venezuela. None. People pay for the ideals (interests) of politicians. Civilians and young people become cannon fodder. It's the 'justified' serial murder," said Toirac on Facebook.
"I cannot applaud any invasion. None. This world is not in the '60s. The balance is precarious. The superpowers are operating recklessly. Each one focused on its own interests. I cannot applaud. I apologize to those who see it differently," he added.
Toirac's post has sparked dozens of mixed comments.
"I disagree with you this time... The US intervened, and if they hadn't reported it, we wouldn't have known. How many casualties were there? How many of them civilians? Once the figures are known, we can discuss it, and maybe I will understand your perspective, but for now, I see what happened as something that HAD to happen. If that’s how Venezuela can be freed from the chavista dictatorship," commented Damicel Abreu on the matter.
An internet user responded sarcastically to the actor, "Don't applaud him; the Venezuelans living right there in Venezuela are already applauding. When they find a way to get rid of that scum, speaking out, and please leave their country alone and come to surrender, and they agree, then let me know, please."
In response to the dozens criticizing Toirac's stance, the comedian retorted: “Don't bother trying anymore. 'Communist' is the threat shout of fools who lack basic sense, and I’m not interested in someone like that. End of story. Great post for a shutdown!!!,” he said.
Most of the comments on the comedian's post agree that this is not an invasion but a "liberation of a people oppressed by a dictatorship. What's happening with Russia and Ukraine is an invasion. Very different things."
The U.S. will control Venezuela, according to Trump
Starting this Saturday, Donald Trump has once again shaken up the Latin American political landscape with a statement that is already provoking reactions both inside and outside of Venezuela.
The U.S. president assured that his administration will control Venezuela and its oil profits following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, and that Delcy Rodríguez will lead a transitional government under conditions imposed by Washington.
From his residence in Mar-a-Lago, Trump stated that the United States will take control of the country "until there is a fair democratic transition," arguing that Venezuela's infrastructure is "rotted" and that the oil will be managed to benefit the population but also to compensate the U.S. for past expropriations.
"We are going to lead this country correctly, and we will ensure that the people of Venezuela are taken care of," said Trump, who did not rule out new military actions if sectors of chavismo attempt to regain control of the country.
One of the most controversial elements of his statements was the direct mention of the Venezuelan vice president. According to Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in discussions with Delcy Rodríguez, whom he described as willing to “do what we believe needs to be done to make Venezuela great again,” even using the phrase Make Venezuela Great Again.
Trump stated that Rodríguez would assume the leadership of a transitional government, while the United States would be responsible for ensuring security and managing strategic resources, especially oil. “We will raise a lot of money to take care of the country,” he claimed, without specifying timelines or mechanisms.
The U.S. president described Maduro's capture as “one of the best-planned blows since World War II” and stated that the Chavista leader was arrested along with his wife, Cilia Flores, and taken to U.S. territory to face charges of drug trafficking and organized crime. He also mentioned Diosdado Cabello as another leader who will have to answer to justice.
Filed under: