Catholicos Aram I of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia is in constant communication with the Vicariate of Venezuela and the leadership of the Armenian community.

Aram I contacted Very Rev. Fr. Vahrij Gharakhanian, the local priest.

The priest briefed His Holiness on the unfolding situation and the condition of the Armenians living in Venezuela. He emphasized that the Armenians have no direct involvement in the situation.