The Cuban head of state, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, has branded the opponents of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela as "current troublemakers" and adversaries of Our America. "Cuba Denounces: Those who cried fraud before the elections; those who discredit Nicolás Maduro's victory without evidence; the coup plotters and the current troublemakers are on the side of those who hate and destroy, the enemies of Venezuela and Our America," Díaz-Canel declared.
He shared his message on the social platform X, garnering thousands of interactions and numerous responses. Some critics have accused him of being a "dictator supporting another dictator." Cuban activist Félix Llerena reminded Díaz-Canel that, "just like in Venezuela, free and democratic elections have not occurred in Cuba," and warned that the Communist Party "is not, and cannot be recognized as the representative of the Cuban people."
Venezuelan opposition leaders claim to have evidence that the electoral process held on July 28 was rigged with technological support from the Cuban regime to keep Nicolás Maduro in power. "We have the means to prove what happened at the polls. The difference was overwhelming; we won in every state," stated opposition leader María Corina Machado on Monday.
The opposition's tally, which they promise to validate, shows a vote count of 2,759,256 in favor of Nicolás Maduro against 6,275,182 votes for the candidate Edmundo González Urrutia. On the same day, Díaz-Canel confirmed Cuba's support for Maduro and accused the opposition movement of attempting to establish a fascist government in Caracas. "We reaffirm our firm support for our brother Nicolás Maduro and the Bolivarian and Chavista people, in the face of the campaign of harassment and political and communicational manipulation that seeks to replicate failed attempts to impose a fascist government in Venezuela," Díaz-Canel asserted.
Questions and Answers about Díaz-Canel's Statements and Venezuelan Elections
In light of Díaz-Canel's recent comments and the ongoing political situation in Venezuela, here are some frequently asked questions addressed to provide more context and clarity.
Why did Díaz-Canel call Maduro's opponents "current troublemakers"?
Díaz-Canel referred to Maduro's opponents as "current troublemakers" because he believes they are part of a group that discredits Maduro's victory without evidence and seeks to destabilize Venezuela and the region.
What evidence do Venezuelan opposition leaders claim to have?
Venezuelan opposition leaders claim to have evidence that the July 28 electoral process was rigged with technological support from the Cuban regime. They assert that their own vote count shows a significant victory for their candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia.
How did Díaz-Canel respond to the accusations against Maduro?
Díaz-Canel reaffirmed Cuba's support for Nicolás Maduro and accused the opposition movement of trying to establish a fascist government in Caracas. He described the opposition's actions as part of a campaign of harassment and manipulation.