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Venezuela says 4th American arrested over alleged "plot" against Maduro

Venezuela says 4th American arrested over alleged "plot" against Maduro

Above: On August 17, 2024, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro attended the 'Gran Marcha Mundial por la Paz' in Caracas. Image copyright: Alfredo Lasry R / Stringer / Getty Images News via Getty Images***PLEASE REPLACE WATERMARKED IMAGE***

The Facts

  • Venezuela's Minister of Interior, Diosdado Cabello, said authorities on Tuesday had arrested a fourth US citizen in connection with a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro. The police in Caracas arrested the American for allegedly taking photos of electrical installations, oil facilities, and military units.

  • Without identifying the American, Cabello stated that the individual had visited Venezuela on several occasions. Additionally, he noted that the CIA, along with Spain's National Intelligence Center, played a role in planning, promoting, and funding the plot.

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