In a daring operation, five Venezuelan opposition leaders who had been under siege in Caracas are now safely in the United States.
Five Venezuelan Opposition Figures Rescued from Caracas Embassy, U.S. Confirms
Five Venezuelan Opposition Figures Rescued from Caracas Embassy, U.S. Confirms
The U.S. Secretary of State announces the successful extraction of five political figures from the Argentinian Embassy.
The U.S. government confirmed that five Venezuelan political figures who sought refuge at the Argentinian Embassy in Caracas have been successfully rescued and brought to the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared the news of the operation via social media, expressing gratitude for the freedom obtained for the individuals who were previously threatened with arrest by the Maduro administration.
Surrounded by Venezuelan security forces for over a year, the political opponents of President Nicolás Maduro had been living in precarious conditions at the embassy compound. Maria Corina Machado, a prominent opposition leader, praised the operation as a remarkable act for the heroes seeking liberation. The rescue operation was facilitated by the U.S. and was welcomed by Argentina's foreign ministry, acknowledging their effort in securing the release of the asylum seekers.
The opposition figures, identified as Magalli Meda, Pedro Urruchurtu, Omar Gonzalez, Humberto Villalobos, and Claudia Macero, reportedly faced significant hostile conditions, including cuts to essential services like electricity and water, as the Venezuelan government accused them of facilitating terrorist activities. Last November, U.S. officials condemned Venezuela’s actions outside the embassy as violations of international law.
Following a breakdown in diplomatic relations between Argentina and Venezuela, Brazil had been responsible for the embassy's security until being stripped of its custody. The intricacies surrounding the actual escape of the five figures remain unclear, leaving questions about the extent of U.S. involvement in their rescue. As the situation continues to develop, the actions taken to safeguard these political figures stand as a testament to the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and the Venezuelan government.
Surrounded by Venezuelan security forces for over a year, the political opponents of President Nicolás Maduro had been living in precarious conditions at the embassy compound. Maria Corina Machado, a prominent opposition leader, praised the operation as a remarkable act for the heroes seeking liberation. The rescue operation was facilitated by the U.S. and was welcomed by Argentina's foreign ministry, acknowledging their effort in securing the release of the asylum seekers.
The opposition figures, identified as Magalli Meda, Pedro Urruchurtu, Omar Gonzalez, Humberto Villalobos, and Claudia Macero, reportedly faced significant hostile conditions, including cuts to essential services like electricity and water, as the Venezuelan government accused them of facilitating terrorist activities. Last November, U.S. officials condemned Venezuela’s actions outside the embassy as violations of international law.
Following a breakdown in diplomatic relations between Argentina and Venezuela, Brazil had been responsible for the embassy's security until being stripped of its custody. The intricacies surrounding the actual escape of the five figures remain unclear, leaving questions about the extent of U.S. involvement in their rescue. As the situation continues to develop, the actions taken to safeguard these political figures stand as a testament to the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and the Venezuelan government.
