US EditionVenezuelan Opposition Members Who Hid in Argentine Embassy Flee Caracas With U.S. Help
- Five Venezuelan opposition figures allied with María Corina Machado escaped from the Argentine embassy in Caracas and arrived safely in the United States on Tuesday.
- They had sheltered in the embassy since July 2024 to avoid arrest warrants issued amid Maduro’s intensified crackdown following the disputed 2024 presidential election.
- During the refuge, Venezuelan authorities surrounded the embassy, cutting electricity, water, and supplies while accusing the group of conspiracy and terrorism.
- The U.S. Government described the hostage rescue as a success, while opposition leader María Corina Machado commended the mission as "impeccable and epic," expressing appreciation for everyone involved.
- The mission brought to a close a prolonged period of tension, securing the release of the five individuals and underscoring the persistent conflict between Venezuela’s government and its political dissidents.
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