Venezuela arrests Spain, U.S. and Czech nationals for 'destabilization'
- Two Spaniards, three U.S. citizens, and a Czech national have been arrested in Venezuela for alleged links to plans to destabilize the country.
- The arrests include accusations of involvement in “terrorist” acts, including assassination plots against officials.
- The Spanish embassy has requested access to the detained individuals to verify their identities and understand the accusations.
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US Refutes Claims Of CIA Involvement In Alleged Maduro Assassination Plot
Venezuela had previously announced the arrest of six individuals, accusing them of involvement in a plot to destabilize the country, which has been in political chaos since disputed elections earlier this year.
Venezuela accuses Spanish and US intelligence agencies of being involved in alleged attack plans against President Maduro - in order to “generate violence” and “destabilize” the country. There is now a categorical denial from Madrid.
The United States has denied accusations by Venezuela that the CIA planned to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and several other members of the Venezuelan leadership.
Tensions between Venezuela and the West have been escalating for weeks. Six arrests and serious accusations from Caracas have led to a further escalation.
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