"Much has been written about the capture of Nicolas Maduro, the U.S. intervention, and the rise of Delcy Rodriguez, but a veil of caution has silenced the internal indignation within Chavismoespecially among its more radical sectorsas they find themselves without a president and subjected to U.S. imperialism. This silence has projected an image of unity during the worst crisis the Bolivarian Revolution has ever faced, but tjat was until some of its loudest voices unleashed an online war in recent days, breaking the taboo surrounding the betrayal and the role of the Rodriguez siblings in this new era."
"The loudest outburst came from Diego Omar Suarez, known as Michelo: an Argentinian influencer who arrived in Venezuela two years ago wearing a robot suit and LED lights and found a second calling in Chavismo. With 459,000 followers on Instagram alone and a history ranging from robotic dancing to revolutionary propaganda, Michelo recently accused Delcy Rodriguez of being a female Judas and blamed her and her brother Jorge for conspiring to hand Maduro over."
"What would you do if you saw me with the head of the CIA in Venezuela receiving instructions after Maduro's capture? he asked, as if he had discovered something others prefer to ignore. His most viral video shows him fighting back tears: My heart died on January 3rd. I loved Chavez. I swore to defend Nicolas Maduro, and they lied to me. I will never forgive them."
"His questions resonate with Chavistas who don't understandor don't acceptthe pragmatism of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) leadership after the January 3rd coup. The bewilderment is even greater because of its source: even Diosdado Cabello, the historical figurehead of the hardliners, now supports the steps being taken hand in hand with"
After Maduro’s capture and a U.S. intervention, radical Chavistas have largely remained silent, projecting unity during the Bolivarian Revolution’s worst crisis. That restraint has broken as prominent voices launched an online conflict, questioning the betrayal taboo and the role of Delcy and Jorge Rodriguez in the new situation. The opposition has reacted with satisfaction while uncertainty remains about whether the dispute is temporary or signals a deeper split within Chavista ranks. Diego Omar Suarez, known as Michelo, accused Delcy Rodriguez of being a “female Judas” and blamed her and her brother for conspiring to hand Maduro over. He framed his outrage around loyalty to Chavez and Maduro, claiming he was lied to and will not forgive those responsible.
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