The Chavista leader Diosdado Cabello rejected on Tuesday the allegations of repression and insecurity in Venezuela and accused the United States of “lying and creating an international campaign” to discredit the country.
In statements broadcasted by the official TeleSur, Cabello asserted that in the country "there is no persecution or groups setting up roadblocks" and urged for "calm and reason" in light of what he described as an attempt by Washington to disrupt internal stability.
"Let's call for tranquility, let's call for peace, and meanwhile, from the United States, they continue to say that colectivos are setting up checkpoints here in Venezuela. There are no colectivos setting up checkpoints here," he stated.
Cabello also compared the security situation in Venezuela to that of the United States, stating that “I would like to see the United States go five days without a murder on its streets.”
According to the leader, the recent reports of violence or repression are part of "a large campaign" against the Bolivarian revolution.
Cabello currently serves as the Coordinator of the Political Council of the PSUV (January 2026), where he acts as a spokesperson, operator, and political leader of the chavismo loyal to Nicolás Maduro, under the interim government of Delcy Rodríguez.
Despite not holding a formal position in the Executive, he maintains a strong influence over regional leaders and the party structure.
The leader also defended the Venezuelan Constitution, stating that "those who attacked it realize today that when they launched that bomb, they were going against themselves."
His statements come in a context of high political tension, following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces on January 3rd and the assumption of Delcy Rodríguez as interim president under international supervision.
Meanwhile, the government of Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are exerting diplomatic pressure on Caracas to ensure a democratic transition.
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