Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has promised to ensure the return of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who were taken by the United States on January 3. Rodriguez, speaking at an event in Miranda state, emphasized the stability of Venezuela’s leadership under Maduro’s government. She urged unity among the people to secure peace and the nation’s future. Rodriguez expressed her unwavering commitment to bringing Maduro and Flores back to Venezuela, stating that she will not rest until they are reunited with the country.
A year after being sworn in alongside Maduro for his third term, Rodriguez highlighted the ongoing efforts for Maduro’s freedom. She stressed the importance of national unity in supporting the mission to “rescue” Maduro, confirming the government’s dedication to implementing Maduro’s outlined strategies. Following the military operation by US forces in Caracas and other Venezuelan cities, which resulted in the seizure of Maduro and Flores, global condemnation and alarm have been expressed.
In a separate development, US President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela has initiated the release of political prisoners, attributing this progress to US intervention. Trump’s social media post acknowledged the significant start of the release process, crediting American involvement for this advancement. He underscored the role of the US in influencing this positive change, cautioning the freed prisoners to recognize the impact of American actions. Trump’s message emphasized the perceived impact of US intervention on the situation in Venezuela.
