A U.S. Navy sailor, formerly a Navy SEAL, was detained by Venezuelan law enforcement around August 30, 2024, while on unauthorized personal travel in Caracas. The sailor is reportedly being held by SEBIN, Venezuela's intelligence agency, amid heightened political tensions following Venezuela's contested presidential election. The U.S. Navy and State Department are investigating the situation, though specifics on the sailor's detention remain unclear. The U.S. has issued travel advisories warning of the high risk of wrongful detentions in Venezuela. This incident follows a series of political crackdowns by President Nicolás Maduro's regime, including the arrest of opposition figures. The U.S. has expressed serious concerns over the legitimacy of Maduro's re-election, which has been widely disputed both domestically and internationally.