"People of Venezuela and International community: since 2:24a SEBIN officials have been houses of my chief of staff Sergio Vergara and my Head Counsel Roberto Marrero. They are currently being held hostages at the site," tweeted Guaido, who is President of the National Assembly.
Guaido is engaged in a power struggle with embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who is facing international pressure to step down amid a mounting humanitarian crisis. Most Western countries and regional neighbors, including the United States, have recognized Guaido as Venezuela's leader.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted the United States' condemnation of the raids.
"The United States condemns raids by Maduro's security services and detention of Roberto Marrero, Chief of Staff to Interim President (Guaido). We call for his immediate release. We will hold accountable those involved," Pompeo wrote.
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