Concerns are raised when Fernando Martínez, a member of the Venezuelan opposition, leaves the Argentine embassy shelter in Caracas after nine months.
- The departure was unclear because of problems with the Maduro government.
- Important people in the resistance are still hiding at the embassy complex.
Some people are surprised that Fernando Martínez, one of the six political opponents of Venezuela who had been hiding in the Argentine foreign property in Caracas for nine months, has now left the building.
Tensions are rising between the resistance and President Nicolás Maduro’s government, which is why he is leaving.
It’s still not clear why Martínez left the property; people who knew about the situation spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of vengeance. His exit, on the other hand, has shown how dangerous things are for those seeking safety in the foreign building.
Since the end of November, members of the opposition have been complaining about the constant presence of police and officers from the Venezuelan intelligence service outside the home, saying that the government is cutting off water and power services.
The Maduro government has categorically rejected these claims.
Some important people are still staying at the home of the Argentine minister. For example, Maria Corina Machado’s campaign manager and media director are still there.
In March, they were given refuge after officials close to the ruling party filed arrest warrants for them, saying they were encouraging violent acts to make the country less stable.
Martnez, who was minister of communications and transportation in the 1990s, was very important in helping the opposition set up a second government after Maduro was re-elected in 2018.
The fact that he was involved in talks between the opposition and the government makes his leaving the foreign base even more important.
As things change politically in Venezuela, the people who are still in the Argentine diplomatic shelter are uncertain about their safety and the future of the opposition’s attempts to fight the Maduro government.