This operation is the result of months of negotiations with a tyrannical regime that had long refused to release one of its most valuable bargaining chips: its hostages.
Bukele discussing the negotiations leading to the release of hostages.
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From El Salvador, we are in communication and ready to provide immediate support with our rescue teams, medical personnel, paramedics, supplies, or any other assistance that our Colombian brothers and sisters deem necessary.
Maduro’s regime was satisfied with the exchange agreement; that’s why they accepted it.
The aftershocks have made this one of the most difficult rescues we have ever faced.
However, despite all these challenges, Hernán continues to respond, and we have managed to keep him hydrated, so we hold out hope that this rescue will be a success.