Venezuelans rally in Caracas to demand release of Maduro, his wife

CARACAS, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of people rallied in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas on Tuesday to demand the release of the country's President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, one month after they were seized by force during a U.S. military operation in Venezuela.

Miranda state Governor Elio Serrano said that the mobilization showed people's determination to tell the world they are still standing, adding the country's acting president Delcy Rodriguez has "the support of the people."

Jenny Escobar, president of the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs of Venezuela, said the rally reaffirmed people's loyalty and steadfast support for Maduro and Flores.

Protesters marched from Plaza Venezuela toward Urdaneta Avenue in central Caracas, continuing demonstrations that have been held since Jan. 3. ■