Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has invoked the spirit of Diego Armando Maradona, asking the late soccer legend to haunt Argentine President Javier Milei.
Maduro made this unusual request on Wednesday during an "antifascist" congress in Caracas, where he reminisced about Maradona, a close personal friend and staunch supporter of Chavismo. He urged Maradona's spirit to disturb Milei's sleep. "Diego, can I ask you something? Pull Milei’s legs when he’s asleep, show up in his room and pull his legs, Diego!" he exclaimed mockingly.
"Do you think it's a good idea to pull his legs? To keep him from sleeping, man? He’s causing so much harm to the Argentine people," Maduro expressed.
The Venezuelan dictator showcased a Hublot watch valued at over $30,000, a gift from Maradona during his 2018 campaign, which he claims brings him luck. "Here’s Diego with us, the people's Diego. How we miss Diego to tell Milei a few hard truths," he added.
Maduro's Devotion to the Occult
In 2019, Venezuelan journalist David Placer revealed in a book that Maduro is a "devout Santeria follower of Sai Baba." Despite promoting himself as a "Christian," Maduro is reportedly a client of Santeria priests, including a Miami-based witch doctor who frequently travels to Caracas to read tarot cards for him.
According to Placer, the witch doctor, named Cirilo Enrique Rodulfo, is a former member of the armed forces and charges exorbitant fees for his services.
Maduro's Controversial Statements and Practices
Here are some frequently asked questions that delve deeper into Maduro's recent statements and his alleged occult practices.
Why did Maduro invoke Maradona’s spirit?
Maduro invoked Maradona's spirit to mockingly ask for his help in disturbing Argentine President Javier Milei's sleep, highlighting his disdain for Milei's policies.
What is the significance of the Hublot watch Maduro showed?
The Hublot watch, valued at over $30,000, was a gift from Maradona to Maduro during his 2018 campaign. Maduro claims it brings him luck.
Is Maduro involved in Santeria practices?
According to journalist David Placer, Maduro is a devout follower of Santeria and regularly consults with a Miami-based witch doctor named Cirilo Enrique Rodulfo.