The former American military man and businessman Eric Princefounder of the controversy Blackwater military firmhas once again burst onto the Venezuelan political scene with a forceful message directed to the opposition leader María Corina Machado.
From his personal account on X (formerly known as Twitter), Prince expressed: “Yes, ma’am, and ‘Ya Casi Venezuela’ will also do its part. stand firm”. This message not only reinforces their support for the opposition movement, but also fuels tensions.
Prince’s comment was a direct response to a post by Machado, who thanked former President Donald Trump for his commitment to the democratic cause in Venezuela:
“President Trump, we deeply value your unwavering support for Venezuela’s fight for democracy. With extraordinary bravery, the Venezuelan people have consistently defied fear and brutal repression, standing together to reject a criminal regime desperate to cling to power and evade justice,” the politician wrote on her social network.
The situation is framed in a context of growing international pressure following the recent and controversial inauguration of Nicolás Maduro, an act described as illegitimate by broad sectors and several nations around the world.
Nicolás Maduro. Photo:EFE
The publication has been interpreted by different sectors as a possible “threat” to the Maduro regimesince the company led by Prince, who is a former member of the Navy Seal, is dedicated to executing security missions for state and private contractors.
Who is Erik Prince?
Erik Prince is a former member of the Navy Seal and founder of Blackwater, a private military company that gained notoriety for its involvement in conflicts such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
Blackwater, now known as Academi, has been involved in controversial operations, including the massacre of 17 civilians in Baghdad in 2007. Furthermore, it is known that Prince has close ties to Donald Trump’s administration, in fact, his sister, Betsy DeVos, was Secretary of Education during the former president’s term.
Through your account on X, Prince has shown his support for opposition movements in Venezuela, including the one known as “Almost Venezuela”.
It is a platform that seeks to raise funds, both in conventional currency and in cryptocurrencies, to finance actions aimed at “dismantling” the Maduro regime. Since its creation, the movement has managed to raise more than a million dollars and has gained relevance among opposition sectors.
The account has used controversial ways to gain visibility, even posting videos where iHe invited the international community to “vote with dollars” to free Venezuela.
It should be noted that, in addition to Prince, figures such as the former commissioner Iván Simonovis and retired lieutenant colonel Guillermo Beltrán They have also supported the campaign. Both have been critics of the Maduro regime.
The interest of Prince in the neighboring country is not recent. In 2019, it was reported that he visited Caracas and held a meeting with Vice President Delcy Rodríguezpossibly to negotiate the release of six detained American managers or explore economic alliances.
Although the details of that meeting remain secret, his return to the Venezuelan stage highlights his strategic interest in the region.
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