Argentina expressed its “rejection” of the decision of the president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduroof “unilaterally revoke” Brazil’s authorization to represent the interests of Argentina and guard its diplomatic facilities in Caracasaccording to official sources reported on Saturday.
“The Argentine Republic rejects this unilateral measure and warns the Venezuelan government that it must respect the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which enshrines the inviolability of mission premises.”the Argentine Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Between Friday night and Saturday morning, Maduro’s opponents denounced a state of “siege” at the Argentine Embassy in the Venezuelan capital – which was under Brazilian protection after the expulsion of the southern country’s diplomatic mission – where six asylum seekers are located.
“Likewise, (Argentina) denounces to the international community that at this moment patrols of the Venezuelan intelligence services and security forces surround the official residence in Caracas“The Maduro regime has announced that it has unilaterally revoked the authorization granted to Brazil to guard the official property,” the Foreign Ministry added.
One of the refugees, Magalli Medasaid through the social network X that Police maintain that the “accesses” to the residence are “taken over” and that the electricity is “cut off”something that was reported by Omar González, another of those seeking asylum on Friday night.
Venezuelan asylum seekers
Venezuelans are Pedro Urruchurtuinternational coordinator of Vente Venezuela —Machado’s party—, Magalli Medapresidential campaign manager and Machado’s right-hand woman; Claudia MaceroCommunications Coordinator of Vente Venezuela; Omar Gonzalezformer deputy; Humberto Villaloboselectoral coordinator of the command; and the former minister Fernando Martinez Mottola.
“Any attempt to interfere or kidnap the asylum seekers who remain in our official residence will be harshly condemned by the international community. Actions such as these reinforce the belief that fundamental human rights are not respected in Maduro’s Venezuela,” warned the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In addition, the Government of Javier Miley He expressed his “recognition to the sister Federative Republic of Brazil” for representing Argentine interests in Venezuela and thanked “its commitment and responsibility in ensuring the safekeeping of Argentine properties in that country.”
For its part, Brazil declared itself “surprised” by the decision of the Venezuelan government, reminding them, in an official note, of the character of “inviolability, in the terms of the Vienna Convention” and assured that “will remain in charge of the custody and defense of Argentine interests until Argentina designates another acceptable State”.
Since August, Brazil has been responsible for safeguarding the diplomatic missions of Argentina and Peru in Venezuela, as well as representing their interests and citizens in the Caribbean country, following the expulsion of members of both delegations, after rejecting the proclamation of Maduro as the winner of the July 28 elections. EFE
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