The Interior Minister of Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello, made controversial statements accusing the high representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, of being a "paid servant of the gringos." These claims arose after Borrell reiterated that the EU would not recognize Nicolás Maduro's reelection without verification of the results of the elections held on July 28.
Cabello, considered the number two of chavismo, expressed that Venezuelans are not interested in Europe's recognition, labeling Borrell as serving U.S. interests. He emphasized the sovereignty of the country and criticized foreign interference in Venezuelan internal affairs.
In his statements, the Interior Minister urged Borrell to keep his recognition in his pocket and referred to the EU measures as interference in Venezuelan democracy. For his part, Borrell stated that the EU must support the Venezuelan people in their democratic struggle and denounced the repression and harassment of the opposition in the country.
The political crisis in Venezuela has worsened after the latest elections, where the majority opposition considers Maduro's reelection announced by the National Electoral Council to be fraudulent. The opposition claims to have evidence of the victory of their candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia, who has been in exile in Spain since September.
The situation in Venezuela remains tense, with opposition leaders in exile or hiding and a population affected by repression and arbitrary detentions. Meanwhile, Maduro's government faces criticism and international pressure, especially from the European Union.
