US EditionVenezuela bans arrival of flights from Colombia following arrests in an alleged anti-government plot
- Venezuela banned all flights from Colombia on Monday, May 19, 2025, following arrests related to an alleged anti-government plot ahead of Sunday's election.
- Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said authorities detained over 30 people, including Venezuelans and foreigners from Colombia, Mexico, and Ukraine, suspected of planning attacks with explosives.
- Cabello claimed the group collaborated with political opponents and included mercenaries, human smugglers, and bomb experts, though he did not provide evidence, while Colombia reported no official notice of detainees.
- An Organization of American States-backed panel released a report on May 19 documenting severe human rights abuses and extensive political repression in Venezuela since the disputed July 2024 presidential election.
- The flight ban, described as immediate and lasting a week until May 26, reflects heightened government crackdowns amid a tense electoral environment with opposition boycotts and international criticism.
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Venezuela Suspends Flights From Colombia to Prevent ‘Entry of Mercenaries’
Venezuelan Security Minister Diosdado Cabello on May 19 announced the suspension of flights from Colombia due to the possible entry of “mercenaries,” days before the legislative and regional elections scheduled for May 25. Cabello claimed these “mercenaries” are part of a plan to destabilize the country. “We have given instructions that all flights from Colombia to Venezuela be immediately suspended because the information we have is related to …
Maduro’s Regime Arrested a Spaniard, an Argentine and a Bulgarian Accused of “Conspiracy” Against the Elections
The so-called chavismo number two, Diosdado Cabello, pointed out that the Spanish citizen is allegedly linked to drug trafficking mafias. He did not provide any additional details about the operation or the identities of the detainees.
Venezuela Uncovers Pre-Election Terrorist Plot Tied to International Criminal Networks - teleSUR English
Venezuelan authorities have exposed a sophisticated terrorist plot involving Albanian mercenaries, Colombian and Ecuadorian criminal networks, and far-right opposition sectors, aiming to sabotage the May 25, 2025, elections. The operation highlights the ongoing threats against Venezuelan democracy and the government’s commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty. Related: SouthCom and the CIA Seek to Provoke Venezuela: Padrino Lopez Just days…
Venezuela Suspends Flights From Colombia Due to Far-Right Terrorist Plot
On Monday, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the immediate suspension of flights from Colombia after a far-right, terrorist plot against Venezuela was uncovered ahead of the May 25 elections. Speaking to the press, Cabello reported on the arrest of 38 people linked to the attack. The plot aimed to destabilize Venezuela by placing explosives in embassies, police stations, hospitals, healthcare centers, public service facilit…
US Set to Extend Chevron’s Venezuela Waiver by Another 60 Days
The Trump administration is set to extend Chevron Corp.’s deadline to halt its operations in Venezuela by another 60 days as the US continues negotiations with President Nicolas Maduro’s government over repatriation flights and the fate of US detainees in the country, a person familiar with the matter said.
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