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Vatican Confirms Failed Push to Negotiate Maduro’s Exit Before U.S. Operation

The Holy See says its discreet bid to secure a peaceful exit collapsed, leaving Venezuela in what it calls a period of great uncertainty.

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 said the Vatican sought a bloodless solution that included a negotiated departure for Nicolás Maduro and talks with regime figures, but the effort produced no result.
  • Parolin referenced press reports about an asylum arrangement, with major outlets reporting Russia was explored as a destination, though the Vatican offered no specifics on timing or participants.
  • Coverage places the Vatican’s diplomacy immediately before or during the U.S. action reported to have detained Maduro on January 3.
  • Calling for democratization and economic recovery, Vatican officials described the country’s situation as precarious and urged a peaceful political path.
  • Foro Penal reported 139 releases since January 8, while opposition figures say detainees at El Rodeo I launched a hunger strike over alleged inhumane conditions.