U.S. successfully rescues Venezuelan opposition members from embassy
- Five Venezuelan opposition figures had been sheltering at the Argentinian Embassy in Caracas for over a year.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the successful rescue, which ended a months-long standoff.
- The operation symbolizes ongoing international support for those opposing the Maduro regime.
In Venezuela, five opposition politicians were successfully extracted from the Argentinian Embassy in Caracas after taking refuge there for over a year. These individuals had been avoiding arrest due to their opposition to President Nicolás Maduro's regime, which accused them of conspiracy and treason. The rescue operation, confirmed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marks the end of a tense standoff where Venezuelan forces surrounded the embassy, cutting off essential services such as electricity and water, and severely restricting the group's access to food and medicine. This operation highlights the growing tensions between the U.S. and the Maduro government, as well as the international community's concern for human rights and political freedom in Venezuela. Opposition leader María Corina Machado praised the operation as an exemplary demonstration of international solidarity and commitment to freedom. As the situation continues to evolve, the Venezuelan government has yet to respond formally to the successful extraction of its critics. The embassy had become a symbol of resistance against the Maduro regime, and this successful rescue reflects the ongoing battle for liberty within the country.