Nicolás Maduro Guerra, the son of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has started a major international campaign. He wants his father released from U.S. custody. The younger Maduro spoke at a meeting of jurists in Caracas. He called his father's capture an illegal act.
Global Push Against U.S. Action
Maduro Guerra is a deputy in Venezuela's ruling PSUV party. He proposed a consensus document at the meeting. This document strongly condemns what he labels aggression and kidnapping. He urged allies to take this document to international bodies and parliaments around the world.
Framing Maduro as a Symbol
He also called for commissions to support freeing both President Maduro and his wife. Maduro Guerra framed his father as a global symbol of resistance. He claimed international law is suffering or agonising because of this situation.
The Venezuelan leader was captured by U.S. forces during an operation on January 3. This event has sparked significant diplomatic reactions. The son's push aims to mobilize global support against the U.S. action.
Context and Background
This development comes amid ongoing tensions between Venezuela and the United States. The capture has intensified debates about sovereignty and international intervention. Maduro Guerra's efforts highlight the personal and political stakes involved.
His call to allies is part of a broader strategy. It seeks to challenge the legality of the capture on the world stage. The response from international bodies will be crucial in the coming days.
