Venezuela: Right-wing Extremists Attempted to Attack the UN Office and European Embassies
May 28, 2025 Hour: 4:20 pm
In recent days, the political landscape in Venezuela has been punctuated by alarming revelations, and now regarding planned attacks on foreign diplomatic missions.
The Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace, Diosdado Cabello, disclosed that extremist groups linked to notable figures like María Corina Machado and Juan Pablo Guanipa intended to target embassies and residences of Colombia, Spain, France, as well as the United Nations office in Venezuela.
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The Unfolding Situation: A Closer Look at the Threats
During a press conference, Cabello detailed the evidence obtained during the arrest of Guanipa, which included documents outlining a sophisticated plan of violent actions aimed at destabilizing the country before recent elections.
He specifically mentioned that these plans included “coordinating acts of violence nationwide,” and efforts to “disregard electoral results”—a potentially explosive mixture indicative of growing extremism.
Cabello emphasized that the objective of these extremist factions seems to be the despoliticization of Venezuelan society, effectively stripping away political discourse in favor of chaos and violence.
Financing of Terror: The Role of Drug Trafficking
A critical aspect of Cabello’s allegations is the claim that these planned attacks were financed by drug trafficking networks collaborating with organized crime.
This connection paints a grim picture of the nexus between opposition politics and crime in Venezuela, highlighting how deep-rooted issues can spill into violent confrontations involving both domestic actors and international players.
Cabello stated that more than 400 assault rifles and military-grade weapons have been confiscated in recent operations, many sourced from the United States.
This arms influx has fueled suspicions that factions within the country are willing to use terrorism to achieve their goals.
The Implicated Figures and Organizations
As the investigation unfolds, several names are at the forefront of these disturbing allegations. Figures like Maria Corina Machado have emerged as key players linked to these extremist tactics.
Moreover, the implications extend to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) purportedly involved in facilitating or supporting these violent activities, including Medicos Unidos de Venezuela and PROVEA—organizations typically seen as “watchdogs for human rights”.
Cabello’s assertion that “no defender of human rights can think about putting bombs in hospitals” serves as a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding such NGO’s.
The narrative suggests a discrepancy between their advocacy for human rights and the violent methods.
The International Reaction and Implications for Venezuela
In the face of these revelations, some nations may be forced to reconsider the notable support they have given to the far right in Venezuela on certain occasions, as part of the agenda promoting the overthrow of the Bolivarian Revolution.
Never before have the security of foreign diplomats and the integrity of international operations in Venezuela been threatened.
This undoubtedly calls on countries like Colombia, Spain, and France to coordinate with the legitimately constituted authorities in Venezuela to adopt protective measures for their citizens and diplomatic officials.
The call to action against these extremist activities is clear; but will the far-right opposition ever renounce its violent agenda in Venezuela?
Navigating a Complex Political Landscape
The Government of Venezuela has assured that it will remain alert to threats to security in general, as well as to the conditions of guarantees for diplomatic representations accredited in the country.
The orchestration of violence by groups linked to Maria Corina Machado and Juan Pablo Guanipa creates a constant risk of escalation.
The profound implications of these revelations need urgent attention from local authorities and international bodies alike.
As this narrative continues to unfold, it urges a collective reflection on the role of violent extremism in politics and its detrimental effect on diplomatic relations and societal stability.
Author: Manuel F. Díaz
Source: teleSUR
