Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela's regime has been caught on tape issuing stark warnings to influential figures within the country, according to a new video leak. The footage shows Rodríguez threatening those who fail to promote government propaganda with potential lethal retaliation from unnamed sources.

The video, which was quickly shared across social media platforms, reveals that Rodríguez is pressuring influencers to spread misinformation and pro-government content or face severe consequences for non-compliance.

These revelations come at a time when Venezuela's economic situation has reached unprecedented lows, with hyperinflation and shortages of basic necessities plaguing the country. The regime’s desperate measures reflect an increasingly unstable and authoritarian environment.

In the video, Rodríguez explicitly warns about the danger these individuals will face if they do not support government propaganda: “You know what you are risking by choosing silence,” she says.

Interestingly, this comes as Maduro's administration is facing growing international scrutiny for its human rights violations and economic mismanagement. The regime has long sought to control media narratives within Venezuela but the use of threats against social media figures is a new tactic that highlights the desperation of those in power.

The leak also follows reports of increased censorship on Venezuelan state-run networks, which have been heavily criticized for their lack of objective reporting and biased coverage favoring the regime.

As the world watches, this video underscores the extent to which Venezuela’s leadership will go to maintain control over information and public opinion.

The influencers in question are being asked to toe the line on state propaganda or risk retribution. “This is not a request,” Rodríguez states firmly.

A key detail missed by many observers is that these warnings are not only directed at Venezuelan citizens but also extend to foreign nationals who may be seen as influential voices within Venezuela’s social media landscape.

It's worth noting the regime’s use of U.S. threats, which appears aimed at intimidating both domestic and international actors into compliance with Maduro’s demands.

The American Sentinel reports these findings without taking sides but it is clear that this situation raises significant questions about freedom of expression and media independence in Venezuela.