The Venezuelan government expresses gratitude to UNICEF for its role in the safe return of Maikelys Espinoza, highlighting the importance of international cooperation to protect Venezuelan migrants.

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The Venezuelan government publicly thanked UNICEF for its key role in facilitating the safe return of Maikelys Espinoza, a two-year-old Venezuelan girl separated from her mother due to foreign migration policies. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez met with Gianluca Rampolla, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System in Venezuela, to convey President Nicolás Maduro Moros’ gratitude for the efforts made to achieve this family reunification.

The situation of Maikelys Espinoza underscores the importance of collaboration between international organizations and governments to ensure the protection of Venezuelan migrants’ rights. During the meeting, Rodríguez reiterated Venezuela’s request to continue working together to free and protect Venezuelan citizens who are unjustly detained or missing in countries such as El Salvador, under the government of Nayib Bukele.

Venezuelan Government Strengthens Its Commitment to Protecting Its Citizens

The arrival of Maikelys and 226 other Venezuelan migrants from Texas was welcomed at Simón Bolívar Maiquetía International Airport by First Combatant Cilia Flores and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello.

This event symbolizes the priority the Venezuelan government places on protecting and caring for its citizens abroad. Cabello emphasized that Maikelys’ return represents an important victory in defending the rights of Venezuelan families.

The text reads: In a meeting with Ambassador Gianluca Rampolla, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System in Venezuela, we conveyed the gratitude of President @NicolasMaduroMoros for the efforts made by UNICEF for the successful rescue of the girl Maikelys Espinoza, who is now safe with her family.
We reaffirm the request to continue working together to rescue our fellow citizens who are unjustly kidnapped in El Salvador under the criminal government of Nayib Bukele.

On the occasion of Maikelys’ return and in commemoration of the International Day of Families, a march has been called in Caracas, culminating at the Miraflores Palace, where President Nicolás Maduro is expected to participate.

This mobilization seeks to highlight the importance of family unity and the protection of Venezuelan migrants’ rights, reaffirming the State’s commitment to defending its citizens and promoting international cooperation.

This event underscores the relevance of collaboration between Venezuela and international organizations to guarantee the protection and reunification of its citizens, promoting respect for human rights and family dignity.

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