Venezuela

Official speech targeting Jews: on 9 October 2024, on his television programme, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello called Jewish opposition politician David Smolansky "the project of Zionism in Venezuela"; the president blames "Zionism" for unrest.

Last reviewed 26 Oct 2026

1. 2024-10-09
   Interior minister on Smolansky and "Zionism"
   On his television programme, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said opposition politician David Smolansky, who is Jewish, "was the project of Zionism in Venezuela, the project of hate, of the genocidal". Cabello has denied attacking Smolansky for his Jewish roots.
   Source: Globovisión
2. 2024-08-05
   President warns of "Zionism"
   President Maduro said Venezuela must not "fall into the hands of Zionism", in remarks about Israel's prime minister.
   Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela (Prensa Presidencial)