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Vatican Confirms Failed Bid to Negotiate Maduro’s Exit From Venezuela

Secretary of State Pietro Parolin says the Holy See sought a peaceful solution to avert bloodshed.

Relatives of detainees attend a vigil outside of El Helicoide detention center, as Venezuela's government begins releasing some detainees, with the freeing of political prisoners marking a move long demanded by human rights groups, international bodies and opposition leaders, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Marco Bello
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El Vaticano revela que buscó un acuerdo para enviar a Nicolás Maduro al exilio en Rusia antes de su arresto, como parte de un intento por frenar un escenario de violencia en Venezuela. | Crédito: REUTERS
El Vaticano confirma que intentó negociar el exilio de Maduro previo al ataque de EE. UU. en Venezuela: "No fue posible"

Overview

  • Pietro Parolin confirmed the Vatican tried to secure an agreement with Nicolás Maduro and other regime figures to prevent violence, saying the effort was not possible.
  • Parolin alluded to prior reporting that options such as asylum in Russia or a safe-conduct were explored before Maduro’s detention by U.S. authorities on January 3, according to The Washington Post.
  • He described Venezuela’s situation as one of great uncertainty and urged a path toward democratization and economic recovery.
  • The human-rights group Foro Penal reported 139 excarcerations in Venezuela since January 8 following a government announcement of releases.
  • TN reported that Delcy Rodríguez removed Industry Minister Alex Saab, while opposition figures alleged a hunger strike and inhumane treatment of political prisoners at El Rodeo I.