In a bold and unflinching open letter to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Curtis A. Obrady of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago (TT), delivers a scathing critique of the Venezuelan leader’s regime. The letter accuses Maduro of transforming Venezuela into a ‘living hell,’ forcing millions to flee due to hunger, fear, and oppression. Obrady highlights the irony of Maduro’s government, which silences dissent and imprisons journalists, now attempting to lecture TT on humanity and deportations. He emphasizes that TT has shown compassion by welcoming Venezuelan refugees, providing them with safety and dignity, but asserts that this compassion does not equate to weakness. The letter concludes with a strong defense of TT’s sovereignty and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s leadership, urging Maduro to address his own human rights abuses before criticizing others.
