The Embassy of Venezuela in Spain issued an official statement condemning the offensive and racist remarks made by singer Carlos Baute toward the acting president of the country, Delcy Rodríguez. The incident occurred during a public event in Madrid. Venezuelan diplomats called the words an "unacceptable expression of hate speech" and condemned any attempts to use public space to spread such messages. In a statement distributed by Foreign Minister Ivan Gil, it was emphasized that such expressions constitute a direct aggression against the foundations of Venezuelan identity.
Venezuela described itself as a deeply mestizo nation, formed at the intersection of Indigenous, African, and European roots, where diversity is the ethical basis of society. Particular outrage was caused by the fact that the insults, including a racist comparison to a monkey, were directed at a woman politician, which represents a form of political violence based on misogyny and racism. The Embassy apologized to the Spanish people, well acquainted with the horrors of fascism and hate crimes, and reaffirmed Venezuela's commitment to the universal values of equality, respect, and justice, where diversity is viewed as a richness rather than a reason for discrimination.
Full version: Venezuela rechaza declaraciones racistas de Carlos Baute en contra de la presidenta encargada Delcy Rodríguez