On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that his government successfully thwarted a plot to plant explosives at the US embassy in Caracas. Maduro stated that two individuals, who wished to remain anonymous, agreed on the possibility of a local terrorist group attempting to destabilize the situation. The group was reportedly aiming to exacerbate tensions between Venezuela and the United States over drug trafficking and political disputes. The President’s statement comes amidst ongoing concerns regarding security at the embassy and a broader dispute concerning Venezuela’s economic and political landscape. The incident has been described as a potential escalation of strained relations between the two countries.
Credits: News – South China Morning Post
