Maduro Alleges Foiled Attack on US Embassy in Caracas
Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro announced on Monday that a “local terrorist group” had planned a “false flag” attack aimed at planting explosives at the US Embassy in Caracas, reports 24brussels.
During his weekly television show, Maduro stated, “It is an Embassy that, despite all the differences we have had with the US governments, is protected […] by our government.” He emphasized that security measures around the US Embassy have been heightened and that an investigation is ongoing.
Maduro claimed that two highly credible sources—one national and one international—confirmed the intention to detonate an explosive device at the Embassy as a “provocative act” designed to exacerbate tensions with Washington amid a US military mobilization in the Caribbean. “The information was confirmed by two highly credible sources, one national and one international. Our intelligence system, with seriousness and professionalism, managed to detect and dismantle the attempted attack,” he asserted.
Following this revelation, Maduro ordered the Venezuelan government to inform US authorities, providing detailed information about the threat, including identities, timelines, and meeting locations associated with the alleged plot. He noted that there has been a positive response from US officials and reiterated that the security of the diplomatic mission is a priority for Venezuela, in line with international law.
Maduro characterized the incident as a “provocation” and suggested it is part of a broader destabilization strategy intended to justify further aggressions against Venezuela. He disclosed that Venezuelan authorities are actively searching for individuals involved who remain within the country, stating, “Names, surnames, times, and locations of the meetings have been reported. Venezuelan authorities are searching for and capturing those involved who remain in the country.”
The situation comes against a backdrop of heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States, as the latter has increased its military presence in the Caribbean, raising concerns within the Maduro administration. The Venezuelan government continues to navigate a complex geopolitical landscape while dealing with internal challenges and external pressures.