Rescue of Venezuelan Dissidents from Argentine Embassy in Caracas
Five Venezuelan dissidents trapped in the shut down Argentine embassy in Caracas for 14 months were rescued in a precise operation and are now on U.S. soil. The rescue operation was military and commanded from the United States. One dissident died from a stroke before the rescue.
Key Points
- Venezuelan dissidents rescued in a military operation commanded from the United States
- One dissident voluntarily turned himself in and died from a stroke before the rescue
- Maduro regime crackdown on dissidents and refusal to grant safe passage
Pros
- Successful rescue of Venezuelan dissidents
- Partnership between the U.S. and other countries for the operation
Cons
- Death of one dissident before the rescue