Elías Jaua, former Venezuelan vice president: ‘After Chávez’s death, there was no referee, and we tore into each other’
The veteran Chavista condemns Nicolás Maduro’s capture and argues that Venezuela has lost its sovereignty under US tutelage
The aftermath of Hugo Chávez's death in 2013 saw a fragmentation within Venezuela's Chavista movement, with political rivalries escalating sharply. Former vice president Elías Jaua expressed his discontent with the interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez, accusing the United States of meddling and describing the situation as an "occupation" and "colonialism".
Jaua's criticism, though muted, revealed a growing discontent within the Chavista camp, indicating a rift among its historic figures. The present crisis is described as one of the most critical in Venezuela's history, with the loss of national independence being its most significant threat. This is attributed to the U.S.-backed troika led by Delcy Rodríguez, alongside other figures, imposing control over Venezuela's resources and legislative processes, effectively sidelining the country from its own democratic decision-making.
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