Venezuelan Interior and Justice Minister Diosdado Cabello openly attacked U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a press conference in Caracas, accusing him of trying to “destroy the Bolivarian Revolution” and divide the U.S. Republican Party for personal political gain. Cabello claimed Rubio seeks influence ahead of the 2028 elections, calling him “a little sick one who thinks he can scare us.” He urged full mobilisation of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) to defend the country against perceived U.S. threats. The comments follow rising tensions with Washington over military operations in the Caribbean and previous insults toward Rubio on state television.