Opponents of the Argentine Embassy departed after negotiations, as stated by Diosdado Cabello.
Venezuela's Interior Minister Spills Beans on Embassy Operation
In a tell-all on state television channel VTV, the Interior Minister of Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello, revealed that the operation that allowed four opposition figures to leave the Argentine Embassy in Caracas was the result of a "negotiation".
The Ambassador's Fortress - A Hideout for Opposition Figures
These opposition members, including the campaign manager and the communications director of opposition leader María Corina Machado, had been sheltering inside the embassy since March 2024, evading arrest by Venezuelan authorities loyal to President Nicolás Maduro. The Argentine government, led by President Javier Milei, had allowed them into the ambassador’s residence after warrants for their arrest were issued, accusing them of promoting acts of violence to destabilize the country.
Surveillance and Cut-off Services
Since late November 2024, the opposition members had reported constant surveillance by intelligence and police forces outside the embassy and accused the government of cutting electricity and water services to the compound. However, the government denied these allegations.
The Epic Extraction Operation
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the departure of the opposition figures as a "rescue operation," welcoming it as a successful freeing of hostages held by the Maduro regime at the Argentine Embassy. Rubio confirmed their arrival safely on U.S. soil but did not detail how the group was moved out of Venezuela. María Corina Machado also praised the operation as “impeccable and epic” for the freedom of her colleagues.
The Truth Behind the Negotiation
Cabello defended that the detainees were there of their own free will and implied that it was all part of a victimization campaign. He stated that opposition leader María Corina Machado would have participated in the negotiation, and that the departure of the mother of the leader of the Vente Venezuela party was included in the same.
Contradicting information from U.S. authorities, Cabello maintained that there were only four people in the Argentine Embassy and, therefore, only four people had left Venezuela. In fact, one of the hostages, Claudia Macero, left the building "on her own" on August 20th.
Fernando Martínez Mottola and the Show
Cabello also referred to the departure from the Embassy in December 2024 of Fernando Martínez Mottola, who was then placed under house arrest and died in February 2025. "And where did Martínez Mottola go? To his house because what they had was a show," he added.
Interesting Facts
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You might also be interested in studying the enigmatic and controversial figure of León de Asís, another possible source of inspiration for León XIV. While Asís’s life remains shrouded in mystery, his impact on French history is undeniable.
Thousands celebrate in Sana’a the "defeat" of the US
Meanwhile, in a completely unrelated event, thousands celebrated in Sana'a, Yemen, the "defeat" of the US, perceived as a significant victory in the complex political landscape of the region.
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[1 - Article from The New York Times - "Opposition Figures in Venezuela Leave Embassy After a Year of Siege"][3 - Article from Reuters - "Venezuelan opposition figures leave Argentine Embassy"][5 - Tweet by Marco Rubio - "A successful freeing of hostages held by the Maduro regime at the Argentine Embassy. Greetings to the brave Venezuelan opposition figures who have just arrived in the U.S. "]
- The opposition figures, including the campaign manager and communications director of Maria Corina Machado, sought refuge in the Argentine Embassy in Caracas, fleeing from Venezuelan authorities, during a time when they were accused of promoting acts of violence to destabilize the country.
- Diosdado Cabello, the Interior Minister of Venezuela, implied that Maria Corina Machado participated in the negotiation for the release of the detainees, including her colleagues, from the embassy.
- Despite U.S. authorities claiming that multiple opposition figures left Venezuela due to the extraction operation, Cabello maintains that only four people were in the Argentine Embassy and, consequently, only four people left Venezuela.
- In a dramatically contrasting event, thousands celebrated in Sana’a, Yemen, perceiving the United States as defeated, which they considered a significant victory in the intricate political landscape of the region.
- The story of León de Asís, another possible source of inspiration for León XIV, remains enigmatic and controversial, leaving an undeniable impact on French history. This intriguing figure's life remains shrouded in mystery even as his contribution to history is profound.
