The group of collaborators of María Corina Machado, who had requested refuge in the Argentine embassy in Caracas more than a year ago, has finally been able to leave Venezuela in safe conditions. According to statements from spokesperson Javier Placer, the five members are distributed in different countries outside of Venezuela, but all are out of danger.
Sources close to the case confirmed that embassies from countries like the United States, Spain, and Italy participated in the operation that allowed the safe exit of the group. The coordination between the involved governments was crucial to finalize the exit in the last hours, with the support of the U.S. and Italy highlighted in this process, described by Placer as a "escape operation."
The event has had a significant political impact in the region, especially for the Argentine government led by Javier Milei, who has reiterated his commitment to the protection of asylum seekers and demanded guarantees from Nicolás Maduro's regime. Despite the relevance of the event, both Machado's team and the Argentine Foreign Ministry have not issued official statements so far.
The situation again puts the focus on the political tensions in Venezuela and the difficult situation of the opponents to Maduro's regime. This outcome represents an important step for the asylum seekers who have reported threats and persecution against them. Additional details about the diplomatic operation and the exact whereabouts of each collaborator have not yet been revealed.
