Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello Rejects Rumors of Betrayal of Maduro
Diosdado Cabello, Interior Minister and a key figure in the Venezuelan regime, emphatically denied rumors that Nicolás Maduro was betrayed by members of Chavismo, calling the accusations disinformation. This stance reinforced the official narrative of unity within the government after months of internal tension.
Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello recently denied rumors of an alleged internal betrayal of President Nicolás Maduro that had circulated in the media and on social networks following heightened political tensions in the country. Cabello described these claims as part of a disinformation and divisive campaign against Chavismo.
Cabello, considered one of the most powerful figures within the regime and the number two of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), made the statements during his weekly television program, "Con el mazo dando" (With the Sledgehammer), in which he typically responds to criticism and accusations against the government. The minister denied any fractures or betrayals within the Bolivarian movement, maintaining that the ruling party remains unified around Maduro's leadership and accusing critics and opposition media of manipulating information to generate confusion and internal conflict.
These statements come amid a period of political tension in Venezuela, marked by cabinet changes, internal challenges to the leadership following the arrest of the president and vice president, and controversies surrounding the country's management amid external pressures. Government sources have denied reports suggesting conspiracies or secret alliances among key figures in the regime.
Repercussions
Cabello's denial seeks to reinforce the official narrative of cohesion among the top leaders of Chavismo, in the face of journalistic reports suggesting lapses in loyalty within the ruling elite following recent events. Meanwhile, political analysts point out that the stability of Chavismo remains a subject of debate, with various sectors closely monitoring movements by both the regime and the opposition.
There is no independent public evidence to date confirming a concrete betrayal within Maduro's inner circle, and Cabello's statements add to efforts to deny and dispel these claims from within the government.
Diosdado Cabello, ministro do interior do regime chavista e o chefe da máquina de repressão, disse que o ditador Maduro foi traído, mas não deu detalhes sobre a traição e sobre quem a teria cometido. pic.twitter.com/IuYeRlZKLw — K13 News (@K13News) January 24, 2026
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