The Venezuelan Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, reported that several individuals are proceeding to declare themselves an ad hoc National Assembly, or parliament. He stated that charges have been brought and arrest warrants requested for the suspects, naming specific figures and describing the attempt as a growth in what his office calls improper authority. The prosecutor emphasized that 27 criminal investigations into the so‑called provisional government are ongoing, including charges of usurpation, money laundering, terrorism, arms trafficking, treason, and organized crime. Five additional probes into irregularities at Monómeros were added, bringing the total to 27 cases. [Citation: Public Ministry statements, today]
The body known as the opposition House, which operates alongside Nicolás Maduro’s government, appointed a former deputy as its new leader last Thursday. Dinorah Figuera is described as having stepped into the role previously held by the leader of the opposition, Juan Guaidó. Exile has shaped her recent path, including a stay in Valencia and movements around diplomatic posts in Caracas. Reports indicate she sought asylum and later engaged in public service roles, including care for the elderly and medical work, as described by various outlets. [Citation: multiple regional outlets]
It is noted that the surgeon Dinorah Figuera trained at a well‑known medical institution and has connections to several medical and public health disciplines. The biography includes work at a hospital in the region and experiences in clinical settings, reflecting a professional background that intersected with public life. [Citation: regional health records]
Red alert to Interpol
According to the Maduro administration, opponents are accused of usurpation, treason, money laundering, and complicity in various acts. Interpol requests have been issued, seeking cooperation from Spain and the United States regarding the residence of other former parliament members. The prosecutor indicated that it remains to be seen how foreign governments will respond to these requests. [Citation: government briefings]
During a virtual press conference, Dinorah Figuera asserted that many anti‑Chavista supporters abroad are not fully aware of the current political reality inside Venezuela. She noted that since declaring himself interim president in 2019, Juan Guaidó’s movement has continued to manage accounts from outside the country. She added that accountability for actions taken by any official remains essential, stressing that the head of a government bears primary responsibility for financial disclosures. [Citation: press conference remarks]
Meanwhile, the Maduro government has sought seizure and confiscation of assets, as well as blocking and immobilizing accounts linked to several ex‑parliamentary figures. Additional arrest warrants were issued for two other officials who had held key roles in the parallel legislative body, which did not recognize the legitimacy of the official National Assembly. [Citation: judicial announcements]
The political landscape in Venezuela saw unity among opposition factions at recent gatherings, with the Unitary Platform condemning perceived judicial harassment against the leadership of the 2015 Parliament. Even though the parallel body lacked formal power within the nation, it continues to control certain assets abroad. [Citation: opposition statements]
Following the decision to end the so‑called provisional government at the end of December, the opposition maintained the existence of a parallel parliament and elected Dinorah Figuera Valencia Fernández and Vásquez as first and second vice presidents, respectively. This development underscores the ongoing tensions between the government and the opposition, which remain a defining feature of Venezuelan politics today. [Citation: parliamentary records]