A leaked audio recording purportedly featuring Venezuela’s interim leader, Delsy Rodriguez, has ignited a firestorm of controversy across social media platforms. The recording details alleged direct threats from the United States administration following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
In the audio, Rodriguez claims that Washington issued a 15-minute ultimatum to her and other senior Venezuelan officials, demanding compliance under the threat of lethal force. “The threats began the moment the President was kidnapped… they gave us 15 minutes to respond or they would kill us,” Rodriguez is heard saying. She further states that intelligence suggesting the assassination of key officials prompted them to brace for a similar fate, while maintaining what she describes as “patience and strategic wisdom.”
The leaked statements have triggered widespread debate online. Opinions are sharply divided, with some viewing Rodriguez’s actions as an act of political courage and an attempt to safeguard the nation. Others interpret it as evidence of capitulation or even political betrayal.
Social media user Elena Medina wrote that the threats made against Rodriguez were directed at Venezuela as a whole, adding that her stance reflects a commitment to national unity, demanding the return of President Maduro and his wife and preserving what she called “the revolutionary government.”
Conversely, Germania questioned the motives behind the leak, suggesting that the recording may be a calculated move to enhance Rodriguez’s political image. She even went so far as to accuse Rodriguez of betraying Maduro in exchange for personal ambitions.
Another user, Bado, characterized the situation as blatant American coercion aimed at toppling the Bolivarian government, urging critics of Rodriguez to reconsider their positions. Meanwhile, other commentators suggest that judging her actions hinges on whether the objective is to protect the republic or merely a political surrender.
Other comments have focused on the broader implications of the crisis. One user, Afshin, wrote that the debate on whether Maduro was betrayed does not negate the fact that the United States, according to him, is…
