Venezuela Arrests Another US Citizen Over Alleged Plot Against Maduro
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The Facts
Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello reported in the National Assembly on Tuesday that a fourth US citizen was arrested in connection with an alleged plot "against Venezuela" that would overthrow and kill Nicolás Maduro.Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced in the National Assembly on Tuesday that a fourth US citizen was arrested in connection with an alleged plot "against Venezuela" that would overthrow and kill Nicolás Maduro.
He said that the non-identified man who had previously visited the country took photos of key facilities, adding that Spain's intelligence agency, organized crime groups and the main opposition were all involved in the alleged CIA-backed operation.According to the top official, the unnamed American man had previously visited the country and was detained after taking photos of key electrical and oil infrastructure and military units.
The Spin
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