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Maduro's Son Warns of Traitors After US Captures Venezuelan Leader

Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of the Venezuelan leader, has issued an audio message warning of potential traitors within the ruling movement following the capture of his father. He called for public mobilisations and political-military coordination in response to what he termed external aggression. Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores were captured in a US operation and transferred to New York to face federal charges. They are scheduled for their first court appearance on charges related to narco-terrorism and drug trafficking conspiracy.

Key Points: Maduro's Son Reacts to US Capture of Venezuelan President

  • Maduro's son warns of internal betrayal
  • Calls for unity and public mobilisation
  • Maduro and Flores detained in US, face court
  • Charged with narco-terrorism and drug conspiracy
  • Captured in joint US intelligence operation
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"History will tell who the traitors were", says Nicolas Maduro's son after his father's US capture

Nicolas Maduro's son warns of betrayal after US operation captures the Venezuelan leader and first lady, who face narco-terrorism charges in New York.

"History will tell who the traitors were, history will reveal it. - Nicolas Maduro Guerra"

Caracas, January 5

Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of deposed Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, said that history will tell who the traitors are after a US military operation led to the capture of his father and First Lady Cilia Flores, who have been transferred to New York to face trial, local daily El-cooperative reported.

In an audio message circulated on social media, Maduro Guerra warned of possible betrayal within the ruling movement and said history would expose those responsible.

"History will tell who the traitors were, history will reveal it. We will see," he said, hinting at an internal conspiracy within Chavismo.

Maduro Guerra, a lawmaker from La Guaira state and a member of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), said the party would remain united despite the recent developments.

He also called supporters to take part in public mobilisations on January 4 and 5 to regroup and strengthen unity around the leadership. He also spoke of the need for "political and military coordination" to respond to what he described as "external aggression".

He said Nicolas Maduro is currently in US custody and stressed that the movement would not allow divisions or loss of morale.

The PSUV leader said the ruling camp remains firm and ready to mobilise. "We are fine, we are calm. You will see us in the streets, alongside these people. They want to see us weak; we are going to raise the banners of dignity. Does it hurt us? Of course it hurts us, of course it makes us angry, but they won't be able to, damn it! I swear to you on my life, on my mother, on Cilia: they won't be able to," he said in the audio recording, El-cooperative reported.

Meanwhile, Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores remain detained in the United States and are expected to appear before a federal court in the Southern District of New York on Monday. They face charges related to alleged "narco-terrorism and conspiracy to traffic drugs".

According to CBS News, US authorities confirmed that Maduro and his wife are scheduled to appear before a federal judge on Monday (local time) at 12 pm. This will be their first court appearance following the US operation carried out on Saturday.

Washington has said the operation involved a "large-scale strike against Venezuela", after which Maduro and Flores were captured in Caracas in a joint operation involving US intelligence agencies and law enforcement.

Both were taken from their residence, moved to the USS Iwo Jima warship, and later flown to the United States. They arrived in New York on Saturday afternoon to face criminal proceedings in US courts.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The son's words about "traitors" sound exactly like what a crumbling dynasty would say. If the leadership was so popular and legitimate, why would there be fear of betrayal from within? The people of Venezuela have suffered enough under this rule.
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Vikram M
Interesting to see the US act with such speed on another continent for alleged drug crimes, while their own opioid crisis is manufactured within. The hypocrisy is glaring. Hope this doesn't become a common tool for regime change.
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Priya S
As an Indian, our history is full of external forces trying to dictate terms. No matter what the charges are, the method of capture—grabbing a head of state from his home—feels more like an act of war than justice. Very concerning for global norms.
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Rohit P
The son calling for "political and military coordination" sounds like a call to arms. This could spiral into more violence for ordinary Venezuelans. The focus should be on a peaceful transition and stability for the people, not clinging to power.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: While the US action is heavy-handed, let's not romanticize Maduro. His government's economic policies led to hyperinflation and a humanitarian crisis. The people deserve better leadership, free from both dictatorship and foreign intervention.
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Nikhil C
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