In a bold display of resilience, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has sent a message from his detention in New York, assuring his supporters that he remains unbroken. Speaking through his son and lawmakers, Maduro declared, ‘We are fine. I am a fighter.’ This comes amid claims by Venezuelan officials that US military forces abducted him from Caracas in a dramatic operation.
Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of the detained president and a prominent ruling party figure, relayed the message to leaders of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela on Saturday. ‘Our lawyers informed us that he is strong, and we should not be saddened,’ Guerra stated, emphasizing his father’s unyielding spirit despite the circumstances.
The incident unfolded following US military strikes on January 3 in Caracas and three other Venezuelan cities, which drew widespread international condemnation according to reports. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are currently held in the United States. Guerra rallied supporters, insisting that unity is their greatest strength. ‘No matter what happens, we must stay together,’ he urged.
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez echoed these sentiments at a community event in Miranda State, vowing to secure Maduro’s return. ‘Nothing is decided here. The Venezuelan people are in charge, and President Nicolas Maduro has one government,’ she affirmed. Rodriguez pledged relentless efforts, swearing not to rest until Maduro and Flores are back home.
Reflecting on the past year, Rodriguez recalled swearing in alongside Maduro for his third term. ‘Today, one year later, we swear for his freedom,’ she declared. She stressed national unity as key to Maduro’s rescue and committed to advancing his seven action lines for peace, stability, and the nation’s future. As tensions escalate, Maduro’s message serves as a rallying cry for his loyalists amid this geopolitical standoff.