Sun Sep 15 16:22:04 UTC 2024: ## Venezuela Detains Navy SEAL and Others in Alleged Assassination Plot Against Maduro

**CARACAS, VENEZUELA** – The Venezuelan government has announced the arrest of six foreign nationals, including a former U.S. Navy SEAL, on suspicion of plotting to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. The detainees include three Americans, two Spaniards, and one Czech citizen.

The arrests were made on Saturday, with authorities claiming the group was part of a mercenary force hired to carry out the assassination. Venezuelan authorities allege the group entered the country via Colombia, attempting to destabilize the nation and overthrow the Maduro regime.

While the identities of the individuals have not been officially released, the presence of a former U.S. Navy SEAL among the detainees has sparked international concern.

The U.S. government has not yet commented on the alleged plot or the arrests.

This incident comes at a time of heightened tensions between the Maduro government and the United States. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Venezuela and recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the legitimate president of the country.

The investigation into the alleged assassination plot is ongoing.

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