Cabello Remains a Central Figure in Venezuelan Politics Amidst Maduro's Ouster
BOGOTA, Colombia - Despite the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela's Minister of Interior, remains a central figure in the country's political landscape, according to reports from NPR Politics and NPR News. Both sources published identical reports on January 18, 2026, at 6:00 AM ET, highlighting Cabello's continued influence.
The reports, filed from Bogota, Colombia, suggest that even with Maduro's removal from power, Cabello's role as a key enforcer within the Venezuelan government persists. The articles reference a photograph taken on January 6, 2026, in Caracas, showing Cabello delivering a speech at a women's rally in support of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The image, captured by Federico Parra of AFP via Getty Images, underscores Cabello's public support for the ousted president.
The reports, aired on Weekend Edition Sunday, included an audio segment analyzing Cabello's enduring power. The audio, which runs for 5 minutes and 20 seconds, delves into the reasons behind Cabello's continued relevance in Venezuelan politics despite the change in leadership.
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