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Operación Guacamaya was a clandestine rescue operation executed in early May 2025 that secured the release of five Venezuelan opposition leaders—Pedro Urruchurtu, Magallí Meda, Claudia Macero, Humberto Villalobos, and Omar González—from the Argentine Embassy in Caracas, where they had been under siege by the Maduro regime for 412 days. The operation, coordinated by the United States, Argentina, and Brazil, was described by opposition leader María Corina Machado as a meticulously planned and flawlessly executed mission that evaded the regime’s heavy surveillance without violence or detection. The five had sought asylum in March 2024 to avoid arrest on charges of conspiracy and treason, amid a diplomatic fallout that left the embassy under Brazilian protection after Argentina’s withdrawal.

The operation exposed vulnerabilities in the Maduro regime’s security apparatus, revealing internal fractures and weakening its image of control. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the mission’s success, emphasizing its precision, while Machado highlighted its symbolic impact as a blow to the regime’s repressive structure. The operation’s secrecy, with limited public details, suggests a high level of covert planning, possibly involving intelligence agencies, though no specific agencies like the CIA were officially confirmed. The regime, through figures like Diosdado Cabello, claimed the release was a negotiated deal, a narrative dismissed by opposition and international sources as an attempt to undermine Machado’s leadership. The operation has been likened to historical covert extractions like Operation Argo, underscoring its audacity and strategic significance.[](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operaci%25C3%25B3n_Guacamaya)[](https://www.elmundo.es/internacional/2025/05/17/68277325fdddff7d638b4571.html)[](https://efectococuyo.com/politica/las-claves-de-la-operacion-guacamaya-segun-relato-de-omar-gonzalez/)

**Note on Context**: The term "Guacamaya" also refers to a separate 2022 cyberactivist group that leaked sensitive military and government data from several Latin American countries, including Mexico. This group, unrelated to the 2025 operation, aimed to expose state and corporate exploitation in the region. To avoid confusion, this response focuses solely on the 2025 Venezuelan rescue operation, as it aligns with the most recent and relevant context of your query. If you meant the cybergroup, please clarify, and I can provide details on that instead.[](https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-63098421)[](https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-63167331)