The Socialist Party denounces kidnapping of President Maduro and calls for continued mobilization. On Thursday, the Venezuelan United Socialist Party (PSUV) called on workers to march through Caracas in defense of the country’s oil industry. The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, stated that Venezuela is open to understanding and dialogue, but we are not open to further aggression. Also on Thursday, Venezuela’s National Assembly convened the second debate on a reform of the Organic Hydrocarbons Law, a proposal submitted by Acting President Rodriguez aimed at encouraging foreign investment in the oil sector. #FromTheSouth News Bits | Russia insists on the release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who were arbitrarily kidnapped by United States forces on January 3rd.