Venezuelan Security Forces Surround Argentine Embassy During Opposition Asylum Standoff
Venezuelan Security Forces Surround Argentine Embassy
On Friday, Venezuelan security forces surrounded the Argentine embassy in Caracas, trapping two opposition members inside. These figures joined four others already seeking refuge in the embassy earlier this year. One of them, Pedro Urruchurtu, reported on X about patrols of armed officials surrounding the building.
Electricity Cut and Escalating Tensions
The former deputy Omar González also shared updates on X, stating, “They cut off the electricity service to the Argentine embassy in Caracas.” This situation, described by the opposition movement Vente Venezuela as a “siege,” highlights the increasing hostilities from the Maduro regime. Multiple patrols of regime agents are reportedly reaching the embassy.
International Diplomatic Responses
- Argentina has filed requests for the safe exit of the opposition members from Venezuela, but these have been ignored.
- Brazil’s government has been protecting the embassy after Venezuelan authorities expelled Argentine diplomats.
- Venezuela recently revoked Brazil’s authorization to represent Argentina's interests, citing an alleged plot against Maduro.
The Brazilian government emphasized the need to respect diplomatic rights under international law while continuing to defend Argentine interests amid escalating tensions.
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