Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó has accused the Chavismo movement of orchestrating a coordinated strategy to feign internal divisions while maintaining a firm grip on power.
In a post on the social media platform X, Guaidó alleged that Delcy Rodríguez, the current president, her brother Jorge Rodríguez, and Diosdado Cabello "are not adversaries, but rather allies," suggesting that their apparent discord is merely a political spectacle.
"They are playing good cop, bad cop. While some talk about dialogue, the others engage in repression," the former interim president stated, asserting that the core intent of Chavismo's leadership is to ensure impunity and cling to power. According to Guaidó, their actions are neither naive nor miscalculations: "Everyone knows who they are."
Guaidó's remarks come amid political speculation following rumors that the Rodríguez siblings might have facilitated Nicolás Maduro's downfall due to personal ambitions and a belief that his political cycle had ended. For Guaidó, this narrative is just another act in the regime's charade.
Recently, the opposition leader also commented on former U.S. President Donald Trump, lauding him as "a man of his word." Guaidó claimed that Trump honored commitments made during a 2020 Oval Office meeting, executing actions against the Chavista leadership with "firmness and determination."
In another post, Guaidó reiterated that a genuine democratic transition in Venezuela hinges on the complete release of all political prisoners, which he deems a "fundamental and priority" step. He stressed that without justice and freedom, discussions of dialogue or genuine change are meaningless in the country.
Through his messages, Guaidó aims to dismantle the narrative of a fragmented Chavismo and warns that a complacent interpretation of internal tensions might inadvertently legitimize a strategy designed to extend authoritarian control.
Understanding the Political Climate in Venezuela
What strategy is Juan Guaidó accusing the Chavismo movement of using?
Juan Guaidó claims that the Chavismo movement is using a strategy of feigning internal divisions to maintain control and deceive the public.
Why does Guaidó refer to the Rodríguez siblings and Cabello as playing "good cop, bad cop"?
Guaidó suggests that the Rodríguez siblings and Diosdado Cabello are staging a performance where some promote dialogue while others suppress dissent, to create a false impression of division.
What did Guaidó say about Donald Trump's actions regarding Venezuela?
Guaidó praised Donald Trump for being a "man of his word," stating that Trump fulfilled promises made during a meeting by taking decisive actions against the Chavista regime.