Paulina Nares
(CNN Spanish) – Omar González Moreno, former deputy and member of the National Directorate of the Vente Venezuela party, currently sheltered in the Argentine embassy in Caracas, released a video this Saturday in which he details that police officers surround the diplomatic headquarters currently under custody of Brazil, where six members of the campaign team of María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia are asylum.
In the video, published on his X account, González Moreno details that a car with police officers can be seen in a “siege” situation.
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For his part, the Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, asylum in Spain since September, reacted to this new complaint through his social networks.
“I alert the world of what may happen to fellow refugees in the Argentine Embassy in Caracas. “They are being besieged by hooded people,” he wrote on his X account.
The Argentine Foreign Ministry condemned the “acts of harassment and intimidation” against people sheltered in the Argentine embassy in Caracas.
The deployment of armed troops, the closure of streets around our embassy and other maneuvers constitute a disruption of security that must be guaranteed to diplomatic headquarters in accordance with international law, as well as to those who have requested diplomatic asylum. The Argentine Republic calls on the international community to condemn these practices and demand the necessary safe conduct to allow asylum seekers to leave the country,” he said in a publication on his X account.
“The Argentine Republic reaffirms its commitment to the defense of human rights, respect for international standards and the safety of those in asylum.” he added.
In September, Venezuelan opponents denounced a similar situation when Venezuelan security forces surrounded the Argentine embassy in Caracas, a measure they described as a siege situation by the Government of Nicolás Maduro.
What specific legal obligations does the Venezuelan government have under international law regarding the protection of asylum seekers within diplomatic premises?
## World Today News: Diplomatic Tensions in Venezuela
**Introduction**:
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we are discussing the recent developments surrounding the Argentine Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, and the Venezuelan opposition members seeking refuge there.
Joining us today are:
* **Dr. Miguel Lopez**, a political scientist specializing in Latin American affairs.
* **Sophia Hernandez**, a human rights lawyer with expertise in international asylum law.
**Section 1: The Siege**
* **Interviewer**: Dr. Lopez, the article mentions that police officers have surrounded the Argentine embassy. Can you provide some context on the significance of this action and what it signifies in the context of Venezuelan politics?
* **Dr. Lopez**:
* **Interviewer**: Ms. Hernandez, how does this “siege” situation affect the legal rights and protections afforded to asylum seekers under international law?
* **Ms. Hernandez**:
**Section 2: International Response**
* **Interviewer**: The Argentine Foreign Ministry has condemned these actions and called for the international community’s support. Dr. Lopez, how likely is it that other countries will intervene or take concrete action in response to this situation?
* **Dr. Lopez**:
* **Interviewer**: Ms. Hernandez, what legal avenues are available to the asylum seekers and the Argentine government to ensure the safety and protection of those taking shelter in the embassy?
* **Ms. Hernandez**:
**Section 3: Political Implications**
* **Interviewer**: This incident comes amidst ongoing political tensions in Venezuela. Dr. Lopez, how might this situation further inflame the political climate and impact efforts towards finding a peaceful resolution to the crisis?
* **Dr. Lopez**:
* **Interviewer**: Ms. Hernandez, what are the potential consequences for Venezuela’s international standing and relations with other countries if this situation escalates?
* **Ms. Hernandez**:
**Concluding Remarks**:
Thank you to Dr. Lopez and Ms. Hernandez for providing valuable insight into this complex situation. As the situation continues to unfold, World Today News will continue to provide updates and analysis. The safety and well-being of those seeking refuge within diplomatic premises are paramount, and we urge all parties involved to prioritize dialog and peaceful solutions.
