# Venezuelan political instability and opposition tensions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuelan-political-instability-and-opposition-tensions
> Updated: 2026-08-20T21:15:22.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, Venezuelan leader Diosdado Cabello announced that his state-run television program would continue to combat what he characterized as a coordinated “media war” and disinformation campaign following deadly earthquakes in June. Cabello expressed support for government-led political dialogue with opposition sectors, provided they respect the constitution.

By late August, the political tension escalated as Cabello accused opposition leader María Corina Machado of orchestrating a destabilization plan. He alleged that Machado is using third parties to sabotage national dialogue processes and is attempting to paralyze the national oil industry to trigger an internal crisis.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Evo Morales and Diosdado Cabello issue political denunciations

Evo Morales alleges a plot against his life in Bolivia, while Venezuelan official Diosdado Cabello accuses opposition leader María Corina Machado of planning to destabilize the country.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/evo-morales-and-diosdado-cabello-issue-political-denunciations

### 2026-08-05: Diosdado Cabello Calls for Continued Fight Against Media Campaign and Invites Opposition Dialogue in Venezuela

Cabello said his TV program will keep exposing a media campaign against Venezuela and urged the opposition to join government‑led dialogue, backing the delegation headed by Jorge Rodríguez.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diosdado-cabello-calls-for-continued-fight-against-media-campaign-and-invites-opposition-dialogue-in

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