In a recent broadcast, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello criticized opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa, who is currently under house arrest, for allegedly trying to provoke violence and for putting on a 'show' following his release from prison last Sunday. Cabello asserted that none of the released political prisoners have attempted to create disturbances, suggesting that Guanipa's actions were premeditated and in violation of the conditions of his release.

Cabello's allegations come amid a broader context where the Venezuelan government continues to deny the existence of political prisoners, despite significant international attention to the treatment of opposition figures in the country. The Interior Minister’s remarks reflect a strategy to delegitimize political dissent and further isolate opposition leaders like Guanipa, who have been vocal in their criticism of the government.

Guanipa's son, Ramón Guanipa, has publicly rejected the accusations against his father, emphasizing the political motivations behind the government's allegations. These tensions underline the precarious position of opposition leaders in Venezuela, where government repression and legal maneuvers are frequently employed to maintain control over dissent and public discourse.