The refugee opponents at the Argentine Embassy in Caracas were released and are already in the US

The news was confirmed by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubiowho announced in his X account: “The United States celebrates the successful rescue of the hostages held at the embassy of Argentina in Caracas by Maduro’s regime. “

It’s about Magalli Medaright hand of the opposition leader María Corina Machado; Pedro Urruchurtuinternational coordinator of Vente Venezuela (VV); The former deputy Omar González; The VV spokeswoman, Claudia Macero, and the electoral expert Humberto Villalobos.

Initially they were Six refugees But in December 2024, the leader Martínez Mottola He left the embassy with his very deteriorated health and two months later he died in Caracas.

The opposition referents entered the Argentine diplomatic headquarters on March 20, 2024, in search of refuge, following the persecution that Ripe kept against him, accused of crimes as conspiracy and betrayal of the country. During the more than 13 months that were inside the embassy, ​​they suffered harassment of the police forces, which not only cut the supplies of light and water, but also CThey arbitrarily elected food and medicine entries.

The United States headed the rescue operation for refugees in Venezuela

Marco Rubio He also reported that after a “precise operation”, all hostages are safe on American soil. “He Maduro illegal regime He undermined Venezuelan institutions, violated human rights and endangered the security of the region, “he said.

To close the message, he thanked all the people who worked in the operation and to whom they assured the “safe liberation of these Venezuelan heroes.”

After the confirmation of Rubio, the Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado, spoke in the same direction and stressed that it was an “impeccable and epic operation.” He also described the hostages as “heroes.”

“My recognition and infinite thanks to all who made it possible. We are going to free each of our 900 prisoners for this tyranny and 30 million Venezuelans!” He said.

Finally, he emphasized that “with freedom, the Irreversible change to a Venezuela of prosperity, justice and peace! “