Venezuela's opposition leader Diego Arria has expressed his skepticism over US President Donald Trump's intentions following the capture of Nicolas Maduro by US special forces.
According to Arria, what worries him is that Trump's rhetoric lacks any genuine focus on Venezuela's freedom struggles or the liberation of political prisoners. Instead, he believes that the former president's primary concern lies in securing oil interests for the US.
Arria also pointed out the US administration's surprising decision to collaborate with Delcy Rodriguez, Maduro's vice president and now acting head of state in the Chavist system. The opposition leader finds this move highly concerning as it implies a tacit endorsement of the Maduro regime.
Furthermore, Arria has taken issue with Trump's dismissive comments towards Maria Corina Machado, an outspoken Venezuelan opposition figure who won the Nobel Peace Prize. In contrast to Trump's characterization, Arria asserts that Machado enjoys the backing of over 70% of Venezuela's population. This revelation highlights a significant rift between the US administration and the majority of Venezuelans, who overwhelmingly support figures like Machado in their fight for democracy.
The interview with Arria serves as a stark reminder that the Trump administration's actions may not align with the interests or aspirations of the Venezuelan people themselves.
According to Arria, what worries him is that Trump's rhetoric lacks any genuine focus on Venezuela's freedom struggles or the liberation of political prisoners. Instead, he believes that the former president's primary concern lies in securing oil interests for the US.
Arria also pointed out the US administration's surprising decision to collaborate with Delcy Rodriguez, Maduro's vice president and now acting head of state in the Chavist system. The opposition leader finds this move highly concerning as it implies a tacit endorsement of the Maduro regime.
Furthermore, Arria has taken issue with Trump's dismissive comments towards Maria Corina Machado, an outspoken Venezuelan opposition figure who won the Nobel Peace Prize. In contrast to Trump's characterization, Arria asserts that Machado enjoys the backing of over 70% of Venezuela's population. This revelation highlights a significant rift between the US administration and the majority of Venezuelans, who overwhelmingly support figures like Machado in their fight for democracy.
The interview with Arria serves as a stark reminder that the Trump administration's actions may not align with the interests or aspirations of the Venezuelan people themselves.
I mean come on, what is the US thinking?! They just swoop in and take out Maduro like it's some kind of big deal, but then they have the nerve to collab with his own VP? Like, who does that?! 
It's all about the oil for them, right? And Trump's got the audacity to diss Maria Corina Machado, a woman who actually has the support of 70% of Venezuelans?! 
That's just crazy talk. The opposition is trying to fight for democracy and freedom, but Trump's over here making it look like he's all about lining his own pockets. 
It's so frustrating. Can't they see that Maduro's regime is actually a symptom of the bigger problem in Venezuela? 
I'm worried that the US is just perpetuating the cycle of oppression instead of helping the people. 
. and collaborating with delcy rodriguez is a big red flag - it's like he's giving a thumbs up to the Maduro regime 
. machado's popularity is proof that not everyone in venezuela wants maduro in charge, so why isn't trump supporting her efforts? it just seems like trump is more interested in being seen as tough on venezuela than actually making a difference 
. And let's be real, Trump's been playing both sides against each other – pro-democracy folks like Machado on one hand, and his buddies in the oil industry on the other 
. The fact that 70% of Venezuelans support Machado is proof that Trump's just not listening to the people 
. It's time for some real policy, not just a bunch of empty rhetoric 
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... I mean, come on! If Trump is really all about Venezuela's freedom struggles, why doesn't he seem to care about the 70% of Venezuelans who support Machado? It just seems like a power play to me - securing oil interests and backing up their man in charge. And collaborating with Delcy Rodriguez? That's just a massive red flag 
... can't trust it. I'm all for democracy, but if Trump is gonna work with the Maduro regime, that's not democracy at all. It's just politics as usual.
. And what's up with working with Delcy Rodriguez? That's just weird, you know? 
), but it feels like he's missing the point entirely. The fact that 70% of Venezuelans support people like Maria Corina Machado just reinforces how out of touch the US administration is with what's really going on down there 
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. It's like he's not listening to the people who actually care about Venezuela's future. We should be supporting figures like Machado, not undermining them 
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, if you know what I mean. The fact that the US is collaborating with Delcy Rodriguez is a major red flag for me – like, aren't they trying to help the people of Venezuela instead of the Maduro regime? 
And what's up with Trump dissing Maria Corina Machado when like 70% of Venezuelans are on her side?! 
It just feels like there's a huge disconnect between the US and the actual people living in Venezuela. Guess we'll just have to keep an eye on this situation to see how it all plays out 
. Can't say I'm buying this whole "US is gonna save Venezuela" narrative 
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...it seems like the us is just looking out for its own interests, whether it's oil or whatever else they can get their hands on 
. I think they should be working to help the Venezuelan people, not just furthering their own agenda 