CARACAS – Venezuelan Interior Minister and senior PSUV leader Diosdado Cabello launched criticism on Wednesday against opposition leader María Corina Machado and questioned the work of foreign journalists covering the situation in Venezuela.
During his remarks, Cabello accused international correspondents and other reporters who have published stories from Venezuela of receiving “payments” to produce their coverage. He did not provide public evidence to support the allegations.
The comments come amid continued political tensions in Venezuela and renewed concerns over conditions for independent journalism in the country. Various press freedom organizations and international media outlets have reported obstacles and restrictions affecting journalists covering political developments and the ongoing crisis.
Cabello also criticized Machado, one of the most prominent figures of the Venezuelan opposition, as tensions between the government and opposition sectors remain high.
The Venezuelan government has frequently accused opposition leaders and foreign media of promoting narratives against the country, while critics argue that authorities have used such accusations to discredit independent reporting and limit scrutiny of government actions.
The latest statements add to the broader debate over freedom of expression, media access and the political environment in Venezuela.