Parliamentarian Nicolás Maduro Guerra reported that he had a telephone conversation with his father, the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, who, along with the First Lady, Cilia Flores, is being held kidnapped in the United States since January 3.
The congressman enthusiastically recounted that the call took place while he was in the Chamber of the Federal Legislative Palace, and that during the call they discussed the current national situation. Upon receiving the report on the country’s situation, the president transmitted to him:
«You are doing exactly what you have to do and you are taking the right steps. Our peace of mind here is the unity of the people, the unity with the High Command and my team, which is the team of the Homeland.» He also expressed his complete confidence in the management team headed by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
Regarding the Amnesty Law, the Head of State indicated that this measure not only benefits those who have been released after participating in violent acts, but it is also appropriate.
It is worth recalling that President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores were kidnapped during a military operation executed in Caracas and three other states of the country. This operation resulted in the deaths of military personnel, civilians, as well as serious damage to strategic infrastructure.