No reports of Barbadians injured in Venezuela, says Mottley

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has assured the public that there are currently no reports of Barbadians being injured in Venezuela following the United States’ military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, Mottley said she had been in direct contact with Barbados’ Ambassador to Venezuela, Aquinas Clarke, since the early hours of the morning.

She added that Clarke, who has a military background, was “not phased” and had “taken control and [is] in charge” of the situation on the ground.

“There is no evidence or any reports of any injuries to any Barbadians in Venezuela, and for that we are grateful,” the prime minister said.

Mottley stressed that the situation remained fluid and that the government was maintaining constant contact with diplomatic officials as developments continued to unfold.

She said she had spoken with the ambassador again just minutes before addressing the media and confirmed that Barbados would remain engaged as circumstances evolved. (SM)