Washington DC [US], May 8: Five Venezuelan opposition figures that had been sheltering in the Argentinian embassy in Caracas for over a year left the compound and were in the United States, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday.
"The US welcomes the successful rescue of all hostages held by the Maduro regime at the Argentinian Embassy in Caracas," Rubio said in a post on social media platform X.
"Following a precise operation, all hostages are now safely on US soil. Maduro's illegitimate regime has undermined Venezuela's institutions, violated human rights, and endangered our regional security," Rubio said.
Rubio did not provide details on the operation.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado also confirmed the news and spoke of an "impeccable and epic operation for freedom of these five Venezuelan heroes." Argentine President Javier Milei thanked all those involved, especially Rubio "for his personal commitment."
Source: Qatar Tribune
