Venezuelan Gov't Arrests 38 Suspected Terrorists
- On Monday, May 19, 2025, Venezuelan authorities revealed the detention of 38 individuals suspected of planning explosive attacks aimed at disrupting the May 25 regional elections in Caracas and other areas.
- Cabello attributed the plot to Venezuelan far-right opposition, Colombian drug traffickers, paramilitary groups, and mercenaries aiming to disrupt and discredit the electoral process.
- Seventeen foreign nationals, who had entered Venezuela through Colombia disguised as tourists, were among those arrested as authorities carried out raids at various locations linked to government offices, medical centers, law enforcement facilities, and prominent individuals.
- Cabello expressed gratitude toward the opposition, noting that whenever they attempt to send signals, the government is able to identify them and take measures to prevent their attacks, highlighting the administration's continuous vigilance.
- The government suspended all flights from Colombia until May 26 as a security measure, and the Defense Minister reaffirmed armed forces' commitment to ensuring a safe and peaceful election environment.
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Venezuelan Government Denounces ‘Terrorist’ Plot to Sabotage May 25 Elections - Venezuelanalysis
Caracas, May 21, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the arrest of 38 individuals linked to an alleged far-right conspiracy aimed at sabotaging the May 25 regional and legislative elections. In a Monday press conference, Cabello informed that security forces had detained 21 Venezuelans and 17 foreigners suspected of planning to plant explosives at embassies, hospitals, public transport, electrici…
Venezuelan gov't arrests 38 suspected terrorists
Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced Monday the arrest of 38 suspects, including 17 foreigners, for planning to sabotage regional elections with explosive attacks targeting embassies, hospitals, police stations, and public figures from both the ruling Chavismo and opposition.
Caracas. Venezuelan authorities announced yesterday that they arrested 38 people linked to a plot to carry out explosive attacks and kidnap opposition officials and leaders in order to generate shock before the legislative and governor elections.
Venezuela: Minister Cabello Confirms Arrest of 38 Mercenaries Amid New Terrorist Plot
Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello confirmed the arrest of a group of 38 mercenaries involved in a conspiracy seeking to sabotage Venezuela's legislative and regional elections scheduled for May 25.In a press conference held this Monday, May 19, Minister Cabello also explained that of
Venezuelan authorities announced that they arrested 38 people linked to alleged plot to make explosions prior to election.
Chavista leader Nicolás Maduro ordered to reinforce security plans in Venezuela at all levels, following the press conference earlier offered by his Minister of Internal Relations, Justice and Peace, Diosdado Cabello, who announced the arrest of 38 people and the suspension of flights from Colombia to the country for a supposed plan to attack embassies, hospitals and public service facilities to try to prevent the elections on Sunday, May 25.
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