The refugees, who have shared videos on social media showing patrols and hooded agents around the embassy, denounced that the building has been left without electricity. In this scenario, Fears for the safety of opponents are growingespecially after the withdrawal of Argentine diplomatic personnel last August.
In parallel, Brazil had assumed protection of the residence after the departure of the Argentine diplomatic corps, but now, with the authorization revoked, Venezuelan forces have taken control of the area.
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Among the asylum seekers is Magalli Medahead of the campaign command of Maria Corina Machado and creative director of Vente Venezuela, accused of planning “destabilizing actions.” Another is Humberto Villaloboselectoral coordinator of Vente Venezuela and former director of the NGO “ESDATA”, expert in electoral control.
Claudia Maceroa journalist and communications coordinator for the campaign, faces charges of treason and conspiracy, while Omar Gonzaleza deputy and campaign manager in Anzoátegui, is also among those seeking asylum, being a key member of the party’s National Directorate.
Fernando Martinez Mottolaformer Minister of Transport and Communications, and advisor to Machadoalso remains in the embassy, as does Pedro Urruchurtupolitical scientist and international coordinator of Vente Venezuela, charged with serious charges including treason, conspiracy and money laundering.
Through the social network X, Urruchurtu indicated this Saturday that Agents from the Directorate of Strategic and Tactical Actions (DAET) of the Bolivarian National Police (PNB) and the Bolivarian Intelligence Service (Sebin), together with “hooded and armed officials,” surrounded the place.
Yesterday, The Argentine Foreign Ministry He also sent a message in anticipation of a possible break-in in the building. “The Argentine Republic rejects this unilateral measure and warns the Venezuelan government that it must respect the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which enshrines the inviolability of mission premises,” says the end of a statement from the portfolio headed by Diana Mondino.
Source: Ambito
