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Nicolás Maduro Guerra, son of the Venezuelan dictator captured by the United States, Nicolás Maduro Moros, released an audio on social media in which he claims to be "calm," states that his family is "strong," and issues a direct call for popular mobilization, while the country processes the impact of an unprecedented military operation.
“They will see us on the street, next to this town,” he states in the message, recorded after the U.S. military operation that culminated in the arrest of Maduro Moros and his wife, Cilia Flores.
In the message, the tone is neither one of mourning nor retreat. It is challenging, infused with political epic and internal warnings, set against a backdrop of uncertainty and fear.
The audio, whose authenticity was confirmed by his team to the AFP agency and echoed by several international media outlets, shows a "Nicolasito" determined to take on a more visible role.
"They want to see us weak; they will not see us weak," he insists, while promising that chavismo will not break under external pressure or what he defines as an international offensive.
Words come to light when Nicolás Maduro faces terrorism and drug trafficking charges in the United States, and when his own son is listed as a defendant in a federal court in New York. So far, no details have been made public regarding Maduro Guerra's legal situation or any potential arrest warrant against him within Venezuela.
Beyond the message of resistance, the audio hints at internal tensions. “History will tell who the traitors were,” warns the deputy, alluding to unconfirmed rumors of leaks or divisions within the closest circle of power. It is a phrase that resonates strongly in a movement accustomed to standing united, but now shaken by a detention that has rattled its foundations.
Meanwhile, Chavismo has begun to mobilize its supporters. Since Saturday, gatherings have been reported along with calls to remain "organized," although there have been no official announcements of mass protests.
In parallel, the Supreme Court of Justice appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president, with the support of the Armed Forces, in an effort to demonstrate institutional continuity following the capture of the leader.
Rodríguez condemned the military operation by the United States and reiterated that Nicolás Maduro is, in his opinion, the only legitimate president of the country. In a statement addressed to the international community, he spoke of sovereignty, independence, and the rejection of what he described as an attempt to "impose a colonial war."
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