Irene Montero and the cost of defending Maduro: hypocrisy or conviction?
Irene Montero claims "Trump is bombing Venezuela" and demands stopping the United States or "they will destroy everything." The former minister, who lives in a multi-million euro villa in Galapagar, did not explain how she intends to halt the world's strongest military. Meanwhile, Maduro's regime continues its crisis spiral, with over 7.7 million Venezuelans exiled and a devastated economy. What does Spain lose by aligning with Chavismo?
The hypocrisy of radical rhetoric
Online debate has been relentless: Montero is accused of living like an aristocrat while preaching resistance from her mansion. The irony is palpable: while she calls for stopping Trump, Maduro's regime in Venezuela has expropriated homes, as reported by Libertad Digital. The gap between discourse and reality is so vast that even some former Podemos supporters now openly mock it. "For once, the nasty woman says something decent," reads one comment, though most opt for sarcasm. Videos of Juan Carlos Monedero dancing with Maduro complete the picture.
The business of solidarity
It is no secret that Podemos' circle has ties to Chavismo. References to "Venezuelan gold" and allegations of irregular funding pervade the debate. While Montero settles into a luxury villa, her trinc demand expropriations. The double standard is evident: the "feminista radical regime" label does not seem to apply to those holding power in Venezuela.
What does Spain gain from this stance?
Beyond political controversy, defending Maduro has costs. US sanctions affect Spanish companies with interests in Venezuela. Aligning with Chavismo may have diplomatic and commercial consequences. For now, Montero continues enjoying her mansion while demanding "stop Trump" from her platform without providing a single figure on how to do it.
In the end, the lingering question is whether Irene Montero truly believes what she says or if she is merely an actress in the theater of politics. What is certain is that her statements will not change Venezuelan reality, while she remains safe in her Galapagar mansion.
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