Rick Scott warns Diosdado Cabello of consequences for interfering with rescue efforts

Republican Senator Rick Scott has issued a stern warning to Venezuela's interim government, specifically targeting Diosdado Cabello, urging them not to impede the work of U.S. and international rescue teams operating in the country following recent earthquakes.

"Anyone who gets in the way of that, including Diosdado Cabello, will be held accountable and face consequences. This is the LAST person who needs to be giving the orders," Scott declared on his X account. He emphasized that U.S. and international rescue workers, including military personnel, need to perform their life-saving duties in Venezuela without any obstacles.

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Anyone who gets in the way of that, including Diosdado Cabello, will be held accountable and face consequences. This is the LAST person who needs to be giving the orders.

The senator's strong statement followed a verbal altercation between Cabello, identified as the Minister of Interior Relations, Justice, and Peace, and a U.S. rescuer. The American rescuer, part of a specialized team, was engaged in searching for survivors in La Guaira, a state severely impacted by the twin earthquakes.

Scott reiterated that the presence of foreign rescue teams is crucial for saving lives in the disaster-stricken areas. His warning underscores the U.S. government's commitment to ensuring humanitarian aid and rescue operations proceed unimpeded, even amidst political tensions.

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They’re there to save lives.