The United States State Department has vehemently denied any involvement by the CIA in an alleged plot to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This denial comes in the wake of the arrest of six individuals, including a U.S. Navy SEAL, by Venezuelan authorities.
Venezuela has accused these individuals of participating in a scheme aimed at destabilizing the country. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello has explicitly claimed the alleged plot was a CIA operation orchestrated to target Maduro.
The arrests transpired against the backdrop of a deep political divide in Venezuela. The opposition, along with several Latin American leaders and the U.S., have refused to recognize Maduro’s disputed victory in the elections held earlier this year. This standoff has triggered widespread protests and resulted in thousands of arrests.
The U.S. has been actively involved in Venezuelan politics, aiming to resolve the ongoing crisis. In August, reports surfaced of the U.S. offering Maduro amnesty if he stepped down from his position. This initiative was part of a broader effort to encourage Maduro to leave office before the end of his term in January.
Following Maduro’s contested reelection in July, the U.S. was reportedly preparing to impose new sanctions on Venezuelan government officials. These proposed sanctions targeted key figures allegedly involved in manipulating the July 28th vote.
The U.S. continues to advocate for a democratic resolution to Venezuela’s political crisis, as evidenced by their categorical denial of any involvement in the alleged assassination plot. The incident underscores the complex and volatile political landscape in Venezuela and the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and the Maduro regime.
