Nicolas Maduro, the socialist leader of Venezuela, performed a reworked rendition of Bobby McFerrin’s classic song on Wednesday. don’t worry, be happy as a “message” directed at the American public during escalating tensions between the two nations.
Maduro, sporting a straw hat, showcased his latest “artistic endeavor” at an event marking the 166th anniversary of the Battle of Santa Ynez, a significant conflict in Venezuela’s mid-19th century Commonwealth Wars.
“To the American people who stand against war, I’m sharing a very well-known song,” he announced in Spanish before singing “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” in English.
“Yes, let’s aim for peace, not war,” he added, referencing a recent “English” commentary. some parody remix.
While an original song played, Maduro displayed a peace sign with both hands and exclaimed, “peace and love. Not war. No crazy war. No, be happy.”
Clip shared on social media captures Maduro dancing on stage to an original piece.
Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, was also seen by his side.
Wednesday’s “performance” is part of a series of recent events showcasing Maduro in this unusual light. strange The president portrayed a mixed message to the U.S., alleging that it seeks to orchestrate an “invasion” of Venezuela to topple his regime and “steal” its oil and resources.
Last week, in his Thursday podcast: Starred used a comedic skit featuring a rotary phone, seemingly hinting at a recent call with Trump before he sang don’t worry, be happy Last Wednesday, he also performed a John Lennon song, imagine back in mid-November.
Despite his calls for “peace,” the dictator took the opportunity to motivate Venezuelans. phone urging them to prepare “like warriors” and stand ready “to pierce the fangs of the American empire if needed.”
Maduro has faced accusations in a U.S. court for leading the Cartel of the Suns, a notorious cocaine trafficking organization tied to Venezuela’s military leaders, which have long been accused of attempting to inundate the U.S. with cocaine.
The U.S. government has placed a $50 million bounty for information leading to his arrest or conviction.
On Wednesday night, the U.S. announced the seizure of an oil tanker destined for Cuba, which was reportedly sailing under a false flag and involved in smuggling illegal Iranian oil.
According to it’s unclear whether Maduro was aware of the tanker’s capture before the rally, as reported by the BBC.
