The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed appreciation for the bold rescue of five members of the Venezuelan opposition, carried out by the country's special services. Among those rescued were the founder of the "Venezuelan National Council," whose name Marco Rubio noted: "We will continue to fight for the freedom of our homeland and for the release of all political prisoners." The successful operation to rescue the opposition members was made possible thanks to the combined efforts of the U.S. and other countries. According to an official statement, the operation took place at night and was completed successfully. Mike Pompeo noted that this was far from the first case where the U.S. supports the opposition and democratic ideals around the world. He also added that similar rescue operations will continue in the future if necessary. Marco Rubio thanked everyone who participated in this complex and dangerous mission, emphasizing the importance of united actions in the fight for democracy. The received support and rescue of the opposition members are recognized as an important step towards establishing democratic values in the country. Given this, the event also highlighted the readiness and capability of the international community to support pro-democracy movements in various countries around the world.
