Caracas: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on late Tuesday the US received Venezuelans who were held hostages at the Argentinian Embassy in Caracas by the regime of President Nicolas Maduro, whose term has ended.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Secretary Rubio stated in a message on X, "The U.S. welcomes the successful rescue of all hostages held by the Maduro regime at the Argentinian Embassy in Caracas." He further noted, "Following a precise operation, all hostages are now safely on U.S. soil. Maduro's illegitimate regime has undermined Venezuela's institutions, violated human rights, and endangered our regional security."
Rubio expressed gratitude towards all personnel involved in the operation and acknowledged the assistance of partners in securing the release of the Venezuelan hostages. Last August, the US recognized opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of the elections held in Venezuela in 2024 due to undeniable evidence.
The US administration dismissed Maduro's accusations against the opposition leaders, viewing his threats to arrest them, including Gonzalez, as an attempt to suppress democracy and retain power. In response to Maduro's continued leadership since the death of former President Hugo Chavez in 2013, Venezuelans have protested against his regime.