The Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN) detained two close associates of opposition leader Juan Guaido, an informed source in the Caracas police reported.
“This early morning, the two closest associates of the Venezuelan National Assembly leader Juan Guaido, Robert Marrero and Sergio Vergara, were detained at their home. police officer.
According to him, Vergara has already been released, while Marrero remains in custody.
“I don’t know why they were detained,” SEBIN carried out the operation. They never give reasons, they only carry out orders, the policeman added.
Local residents confirmed to the agency that the detention of supporters of Guayido took place early in the morning, at about three o’clock in Caracas.
In Venezuela, on January 21, mass protests began against President Nicolas Maduro shortly after he was sworn in. After the riots began, opposition leader Juan Guaido illegally declared himself the interim head of state.
A number of Western countries, led by the United States, have recognized the recognition of Guayido. In turn, Maduro called the head of parliament a puppet of the United States. Russia, China and a number of other countries supported Maduro as a legitimate president. Moscow called the “presidential status” of the Guaido non-existent.