Two American Citizens Detained by Venezuelan Authorities Ahead of Presidential Inauguration

Title: 2 Americans Arrested in Venezuela on Eve of Maduro Inauguration Over ‘Terrorism’ Claims

Venezuelan authorities have reportedly detained two American citizens, as tensions escalate ahead of President Nicolas Maduro’s scheduled inauguration for a third term. The arrests are allegedly linked to “terrorism” claims made by the authoritarian leader.

The detained Americans, whose identities remain undisclosed, were taken into custody on Monday, just hours before Maduro is set to be inaugurated for another term. This development comes as Venezuela remains mired in political crisis and economic turmoil.

According to sources, the Venezuelan government accused the arrested Americans of being involved in alleged plots to destabilize his regime. It’s unclear what specific allegations have been made against the detained individuals or whether they are affiliated with any opposition groups.

Venezuela’s government has a history of using political prisoners as bargaining chips in international negotiations and has consistently used “terrorism” charges to justify arbitrary arrests and repression. Human rights advocates have long condemned these practices, citing them as examples of Maduro’s authoritarian tactics.

Following the significant prisoner swap in 2023 when Washington and Caracas negotiated the release of dozens of prisoners, including 10 Americans, concerns regarding U.S. citizens being detained or arrested in Venezuela have been heightened.

Source: http://www.foxnews.com