Five key Venezuelan opposition leaders, who sought refuge for 412 days in the Argentine embassy in Caracas to evade the Maduro government's repression, have finally made their way to the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed their safe passage while praising the operation that facilitated their exit. This development comes amidst tensions between Venezuela and the Trump administration, which had signaled potential re-imposition of sanctions. The Venezuelan government has previously oscillated between heavy repression and tentative concessions aimed at appeasing the international community, particularly as it seeks to maintain control over political dynamics ahead of upcoming regional elections. Meanwhile, over 900 political prisoners still remain incarcerated in Venezuela, and the main opposition leader, María Corina Machado, remains in hiding, underscoring the ongoing struggle for democracy and human rights in the country.
Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Reach Safety in the U.S. After Extended Shelter
Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Reach Safety in the U.S. After Extended Shelter
Five prominent Venezuelan opposition figures have successfully escaped captivity after over a year of living in the Argentine diplomatic compound, marking a significant moment in the struggle against Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Reach Safety in the U.S. After Extended Shelter
Five prominent Venezuelan opposition figures have successfully escaped captivity after over a year of living in the Argentine diplomatic compound, marking a significant moment in the struggle against Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
Five key Venezuelan opposition leaders, who sought refuge for 412 days in the Argentine embassy in Caracas to evade the Maduro government's repression, have finally made their way to the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed their safe passage while praising the operation that facilitated their exit. This development comes amidst tensions between Venezuela and the Trump administration, which had signaled potential re-imposition of sanctions. The Venezuelan government has previously oscillated between heavy repression and tentative concessions aimed at appeasing the international community, particularly as it seeks to maintain control over political dynamics ahead of upcoming regional elections. Meanwhile, over 900 political prisoners still remain incarcerated in Venezuela, and the main opposition leader, María Corina Machado, remains in hiding, underscoring the ongoing struggle for democracy and human rights in the country.
Five prominent Venezuelan opposition figures have successfully escaped captivity after over a year of living in the Argentine diplomatic compound, marking a significant moment in the struggle against Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
Five key Venezuelan opposition leaders, who sought refuge for 412 days in the Argentine embassy in Caracas to evade the Maduro government's repression, have finally made their way to the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed their safe passage while praising the operation that facilitated their exit. This development comes amidst tensions between Venezuela and the Trump administration, which had signaled potential re-imposition of sanctions. The Venezuelan government has previously oscillated between heavy repression and tentative concessions aimed at appeasing the international community, particularly as it seeks to maintain control over political dynamics ahead of upcoming regional elections. Meanwhile, over 900 political prisoners still remain incarcerated in Venezuela, and the main opposition leader, María Corina Machado, remains in hiding, underscoring the ongoing struggle for democracy and human rights in the country.
