Venezuela has arrested six foreign nationals - two Spaniards, three US citizens, and a Czech - on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country. Venezuelan officials accused them of links to terrorism and assassination plots targeting President Nicolás Maduro and other government figures. The US State Department confirmed the detention of one US military member but denied any US involvement in a plot against the Venezuelan government.
Two Spaniards, three US citizens and a Czech have been arrested in Venezuela on suspicion of links to alleged plans to destabilise the South American country, a top Venezuela official said on Saturday.
A spokesperson for the US State Department said "a US military member" had been detained in Venezuela and that it was aware of unconfirmed reports of two additional US citizens being detained there, but rejected a Venezuelan claim of US involvement in any plot to overthrow the government. The Venezuelan announcement is likely to deepen the country's already substantial tensions with Spain and the United States after Venezuela's disputed presidential election in July.
Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello in a press conference said two Spaniards were allegedly linked to Spain's secret service and planning the assassination of a mayor.Mr Cabello also accused three US citizens and a Czech of involvement in terrorist acts, including alleged plans to assassinate president Nicolás Maduro and other officials.
"These groups seek to seize the country's wealth, and we as a government will respond firmly to any destabilisation attempt," Mr Cabello said.Photo shows A graphic depicting an American flag that has been torn in half, with a shadow hanging over it.Photo shows A birds eye view of the river coming downPhoto shows A graphic depicting an American flag that has been torn in half, with a shadow hanging over it.
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