A secret recording has appeared online. It may show a meeting with Venezuela's leader, Delcy Rodríguez. This recording offers a look inside Nicolás Maduro's government. The video reportedly shows Rodríguez talking to government supporters. She described a situation where President Maduro was captured by the United States. This shows the government's problems controlling what people think. It also shows their struggle to stay in power.
The recording was made about a week after a supposed attack. In the video, Rodríguez talks about a difficult choice. She said that she and other leaders had to agree to US demands. If not, there could be serious problems. The meeting was to plan how to control political talk. It also aimed to stop disagreements within the ruling party. Officials tried to defend Rodríguez against claims of disloyalty.
A local journalism group called "La Hora de Venezuela" released the recording. This has increased worries about the government's ability to manage information. Rodríguez's words in the recording show the government's fear of losing power. She mentioned "threats and blackmail" as constant problems.
The recording is important to understand the government's actions. Rodríguez's story seems to be a way to get support. It presents the government as a victim of outside attacks. This could justify strong actions. The supposed US demands and the threat of death are meant to unite people. They want to create a common enemy. The goal was also to "bring back the president and reconfigure our forces."
This leak reveals how the government tries to control its story. It makes people question what the government says publicly. It also affects how the government deals with other countries. The communications minister reportedly defended Rodríguez. He asked for unity and tried to lessen the effect of her words. This recording shows a weakness in the Venezuelan government's control.