Video Appears to Show Venezuela's Thug-in-Chief Diosdado Cabello Blocking U.S. Rescuers
Video Appears to Show Venezuela’s Thug-in-Chief Diosdado Cabello Blocking U.S. Rescuers
A viral video circulating on social media and shared by Venezuelan journalists on Sunday appears to show Interior Minister and long-suspected drug lord Diosdado Cabello arguing with an American rescue delegation member after Cabello allegedly blocked the team from helping Venezuelans affected by last week’s devastating earthquakes.
Cabello, a man actively wanted by U.S. authorities on multiple narco-terrorism charges, is one of the Venezuelan socialist regime’s most powerful individuals and the top official in charge of the regime’s repressive apparatus.
As the nation’s interior minister, Cabello has taken an active role in the Venezuelan regime’s response to the devastating deadly earthquakes that struck the nation last Wednesday, leaving more than 1,400 dead (at least) and thousands more injured and still missing at press time.
Most of the devastation occurred in the northern state of La Guaira, where the majority of the nearly 800 buildings that either partially or totally collapsed as a result of the earthquake are located.
La Estrella de Panama reported that a video circulating on social media in recent hours shows Cabello arguing with an individual identified as a member of the United States rescue delegation. In the video, the U.S. member is heard insisting, “There is somebody right over there that we’re trying to help,” while Cabello continues to argue with the man.
The Miami-based outlet El Venezolano TV published what appears to be another angle of the incident. Towards the end of the clip, the American official is heard saying, “I’m not happy with this situation.”
Venezuelan journalist and Breitbart News contributor Emmanuel Rincón asserted that, according to unnamed sources, the argument between Cabello and the U.S. rescue team member lasted several minutes, with Cabello “even hitting a vehicle” at one point.
No official of the Venezuelan socialist regime has publicly commented on the viral video at press time.
The incident occurs at a time when the Venezuelan regime, now led by “acting President” Delcy Rodríguez, faces widespread accusations of being incapable of providing relief to its people after last week’s tragedy. Decades of corruption and mismanagement have left Venezuela unprepared to face natural disasters of any kind, forcing Venezuelans to desperately conduct search and rescue operations without key lifesaving tools and resources.
The left-wing New York Times — which has published full-page ads for Venezuelan regime officials in the past — noted on Sunday that Rodríguez herself has been accused of politicizing the earthquake relief and trying to exploit the tragedy for her own political gain. Reports published last week indicate that members of the Venezuelan socialist regime are blocking civilian-led efforts to organize and deliver humanitarian aid, insisting that local socialist government officials and the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) are the only ones “authorized” to receive supplies and distribute aid.
The Venezuelan regime, through state-owned outlets, appears to convey the narrative that Rodríguez is at the forefront of the nation’s “urgent relief” efforts. In reality, the United States and several other nations, such as El Salvador and Mexico, have sent delegations and critical humanitarian aid resources to help conduct successful search and rescue operations for survivors still trapped in the collapsed buildings, especially in the state of La Guaira.
On Saturday night, Rodríguez summoned a group of international search and rescue brigades to a protocol act in the midst of their work.
Venezuelan outlets observed that Rodríguez herself acknowledged during the event that she was pulling rescue workers away from their duties at such a critical time, stating, “We wanted to briefly step you away from your tasks, which we know are vital, to thank you on behalf of the Venezuelan people. We are in the critical hours for saving lives.”
The regime’s official event reportedly drew criticism from Venezuelans for having pulled international rescue workers to an event during the most critical hours following Wednesday’s devastating earthquakes.
The state of La Guaira was once known as the state of Vargas before the ruling socialists renamed it so as to “decolonize” the state and attempt to erase the legacy of José María Vargas, the first civilian president of Venezuela.
Christian K. Caruzo is a Venezuelan writer and documents life under socialism. You can follow him on Twitter here.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
