Maduro loyalists stage modest rally as Venezuelan govt courts US

Maduro Loyalists Stage Modest Rally as Venezuelan Government Courts U.S.

Several hundred supporters of former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro held modest protests in Caracas this past weekend, one week after his capture by U.S. forces. The interim government has begun the process of reestablishing ties with Washington and releasing some prisoners.

Demonstrators waved flags and placards featuring the image of Maduro's wife, Cilia. Roughly 1,000 protesters gathered in western Caracas and several hundred more took to the streets in Petare, a district located on the city's eastern edge. These gatherings were significantly smaller than those seen during previous protests.

We'll march as often as we have to until Nicolas and Cilia come back, said Soledad Rodriguez, referring to Maduro and his wife, who were apprehended by U.S. forces in New York City.

The Venezuelan government has taken steps toward diplomatic engagement with the United States. Following President Trump's statement that he was in charge of Venezuela, signs emerged that the two countries would collaborate on restoring relations.

Rodriguez expressed confidence that Venezuela and the U.S. would communicate via established diplomatic channels. Representatives from the American embassy in Caracas reportedly met with U.S. envoys this past Friday to discuss reopening the office.

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