Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has accused opponents of President Nicolás Maduro of being linked to damages at the country’s diplomatic facilities in five nations. The vandalism was allegedly coordinated by grassroots groups known as “comanditos,” although no evidence was provided to support this claim. The incidents occurred three days after Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term, despite credible evidence of his election defeat.
Gil has requested authorities in Portugal, Germany, Spain, Colombia, and Costa Rica to expedite their investigations to identify those responsible and ensure the integrity of the facilities. The main opposition coalition has not yet responded to the minister’s accusations.
