"The Office of the President expresses its recognition of the successful operation that allowed the five Venezuelans sheltered at the headquarters of the Argentine Embassy in Venezuela to be successfully extracted from Caracas and transferred to U.S. soil.

President Javier Milei extends his thanks to all those involved, especially to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, for his personal commitment to this operation, which has made it possible for these true heroes to finally regain their freedom.

In addition, the National Government deeply values the efforts made to ensure the safety and well-being of those who were under Argentine protection for a long time against the persecution of Nicolás Maduro’s regime. This action represents an important step in the defense of freedom in the region.

Likewise, we will continue working closely with our allies to achieve the release of Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo, illegally kidnapped by the Venezuelan dictatorship. His freedom is a priority for this Government, and we will not stop until we achieve it."