Venezuela Arrests Foreigners for Alleged Maduro Assassination Plot

Venezuelan authorities have arrested six foreign nationals, including three Americans, on allegations of plotting to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello claimed the detainees were part of a CIA-led conspiracy aimed at destabilizing the Venezuelan government, showcasing confiscated rifles during a televised announcement. The U.S. State Department confirmed the detention of an American military member but categorically denied any U.S. involvement in the alleged plot. This incident occurs amid rising tensions between Venezuela and the U.S. following a disputed presidential election, which the U.S. and Spain have condemned. Maduro's administration has faced increasing international scrutiny and sanctions for alleged electoral fraud and human rights abuses. The political landscape remains fraught with opposition protests and international ramifications following the election results.