National Assembly Deputy Nicolás Maduro Guerra conveyed a message this Tuesday from his father, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is being illegally detained in New York along with the first lady, Cilia Flores, after being kidnapped by US commando forces on January 3.
During the terrorist attack, US aircraft bombed Caracas and other parts of the country, leaving at least 100 people dead and a similar number of wounded.
In the statement, the head of state expressed his firmness, unconditional support for interim president Delcy Rodríguez, and confidence in the government team.
“Yesterday we received a message from him and her; they tell us they are firm and strong, that they are clear about the role they must play in the struggle, that they have a clear conscience and faith in God and the people of Venezuela. They trust Delcy, the team at the helm, and us. That was the message they sent us yesterday,” declared Maduro Guerra during a mobilization of the transport sector in Caracas.
The event was part of a large national caravan for the release of Maduro and Cilia Flores, organized in repudiation of the U.S. military attack of January 3, which constituted a violation of national sovereignty and international law.
Unity Against Divisional Campaigns
The parliamentarian urged the Venezuelan people to maintain unity and disregard unofficial information. “We must remain united and not let anything divide us. They will try to sow discord and spread confusion, but in the face of that: political and ideological clarity,” he emphasized, calling for trust only in official sources to preserve the country’s stability.
For his part, the Minister of Transportation, Ramón Velásquez Araguayán, reinforced the call for national cohesion and reiterated that the effects of the attack do not discriminate based on political stance. “When the bombs fell, they were not for Chavistas or opposition supporters; they affected everyone equally. We must be aware that President Nicolás Maduro, Commander-in-Chief of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces, wants the people to remain at peace,” he stated.
Transportation Sector Mobilization
Transportation workers gathered at strategic points in Caracas, such as the Poliedro de Caracas, the Bicentennial Monument, Bolívar Avenue (Carabobo Park and the National Museum of Architecture), and the Paseo de la Revolución, to form a unified column toward the city center. The mobilization aims to demand the immediate release of the presidential couple and denounce foreign interference.
Since January 3, popular sectors have maintained a constant presence in the streets, reaffirming their loyalty to the government led by interim president Delcy Rodríguez and rejecting any action that threatens Venezuelan sovereignty.
IMAGE CREDIT: President Nicolás Maduro, from his detention in New York, reaffirmed his confidence in Delcy Rodríguez and the government team. Photo: Archive / Ultimas Noticias
[ SOURCE: teleSUR ]
