Venezuela Warns US of Alleged Embassy Attack Plot
Venezuela claims it warned the US about a planned false flag attack on the American embassy in Caracas. President Maduro says security forces have reinforced embassy protection while attempting to arrest alleged plotters. The allegations come amid heightened tensions between both nations.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claims his government warned Washington about a planned false flag operation. Maduro said extreme right-wing elements in Venezuela planned to place explosives at the US embassy in Caracas.
A false flag operation makes an action appear to come from another party. Maduro stated two reliable sources revealed the alleged plot. One source was national and the other international.
Venezuelan security forces have reinforced embassy protection. Authorities are attempting to arrest the alleged plotters. Maduro claims they know who is behind the plan.
What was the operation's goal? Maduro said it aimed to blame his government and escalate conflict. The White House and State Department have not commented on these allegations.
Maduro also mentioned a European embassy received warnings about the plans. He did not specify which European country was involved. Venezuela cut diplomatic ties with the United States in 2019. American diplomatic staff left the country that same year.
Recent weeks saw US forces attack at least four vessels off Venezuela's coast. The ships allegedly carried narcotics. President Donald Trump said the US would consider striking drug cartels entering through Venezuela.
The New York Times reported Monday that Trump instructed his special envoy to end contact attempts with Venezuela. This stops efforts to reach a diplomatic agreement. The timing of these developments raises questions about US-Venezuela relations.
Maduro's allegations come during heightened tensions between both nations. Such claims often serve political purposes during diplomatic standoffs.