Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has issued a public assurance regarding the safety of Barbadian citizens in Venezuela amid the rapidly evolving political situation following a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
During a press briefing held on Saturday, Prime Minister Mottley revealed that she has maintained direct communication with Barbados’ Ambassador to Venezuela, Aquinas Clarke, since the early hours of the morning when news of the operation broke. Mottley emphasized that Ambassador Clarke, leveraging his military background, has demonstrated exceptional composure and leadership in managing the situation on the ground.
“We have received no evidence or reports indicating injuries to any Barbadian nationals currently in Venezuela,” Mottley stated, expressing gratitude for the safety of her country’s citizens despite the volatile circumstances.
The Prime Minister characterized the situation as highly fluid, noting that her government maintains continuous contact with diplomatic personnel as events continue to develop. Mottley disclosed that she had conducted another conversation with Ambassador Clarke immediately prior to addressing media representatives, reinforcing Barbados’ commitment to remain actively engaged as the political landscape evolves.
The government’s response highlights the careful monitoring of international crises and the protective measures implemented for citizens abroad during periods of geopolitical instability.