US Denies Plot Against Maduro Following Detention of Citizens in Venezuela

The US State Department confirmed the arrest of American citizens in Venezuela, denying any involvement in a plot to overthrow Nicolás Maduro.

A US spokesperson stated that claims of the country’s involvement in terrorist operations in Venezuela are “categorically false.”

The arrest of a US Army member has been confirmed, while reports of two other American citizens being detained are still under investigation.

Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the capture of three Americans, two Spaniards, and a Czech citizen in Venezuela.

Despite Arrests in Venezuela, US Denies Role in Plot Against Nicolás Maduro

Cabello accused the detainees of attempting to assassinate Nicolás Maduro and other Chavista leaders, while also seizing weapons allegedly originating from the US.

He claimed that the arrested Spaniards had ties to Spain’s National Intelligence Center (CNI), suggesting an international operation.

According to Cabello, the detainees were attempting to bring mercenaries into the country and communicated with local opposition figures to purchase explosives for terrorist activities.

Messages found on their phones were reportedly directed to a leader of the opposition party Vente Venezuela, inquiring about the purchase of explosives and special contacts.

Cabello also implicated former Caracas Police Commissioner Iván Simonovis in the alleged plot, citing his connections to the Venezuelan opposition.

Among those mentioned by Cabello is opposition leader María Corina Machado, who is allegedly linked to the supposed conspiracy to overthrow Maduro.

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The US reiterated its support for a democratic solution in Venezuela, without endorsing any armed intervention or government overthrow.

Cabello demanded that the US clarify its role in the arms trafficking to Venezuela, accusing it of seeking to destabilize an elected government.

The seized weapons, allegedly transported from US territory, were a key element in Cabello’s accusations.

Maduro was re-elected in an election held on July 28, whose results have been rejected by the opposition and much of the international community.

The Venezuelan government continues to accuse the US of trying to interfere in its internal affairs, while Washington denies involvement in covert operations.

Tensions remain high in Venezuela, with ongoing allegations of plots and diplomatic clashes between Maduro’s government and the international community.

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