Venezuela's government has arrested four American citizens, including a former Navy SEAL, on allegations of plotting to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro and destabilize the country, claiming U.S. intelligence is behind the operation. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the arrests, which also include two Spaniards and a Czech national, asserting that the group was involved in a broader conspiracy against the Maduro regime. The U.S. has categorically denied these accusations, emphasizing its support for democratic solutions in Venezuela. This incident follows a contentious presidential election marked by allegations of political repression, and Maduro's government has a history of claiming assassination plots to justify crackdowns on dissent. Cabello stated that the latest American detainee was caught photographing military and state infrastructure, intensifying diplomatic tensions with Spain. The Spanish government has requested information regarding the detained Spaniards, further complicating international relations as Venezuela continues to grapple with internal and external challenges.