Venezuela has arrested a fourth U.S. citizen since the beginning of this month, the country’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on Tuesday (17). Cabello did not name the person detained.
The American was arrested after taking photos of military units, power plants and state entities, Cabello said during a National Assembly session that was broadcast on state television.
“Another citizen of American origin was captured, an American we were following was captured here in Caracas taking photos of electrical installations, oil installations, military units,” Cabello said.
On Saturday (14), Spain asked Venezuela for information about the arrest of two Spaniards, three American citizens and a Czech, after reports that they were detained for an alleged plan to destabilize the country.
The arrests came after the Venezuelan government recalled its ambassador to Spain for consultations and summoned the Spanish ambassador to appear at the Foreign Ministry, heightening diplomatic tensions following Venezuela’s disputed presidential election.
“Rest assured, this gentleman is part of the plan against Venezuela,” Cabello said.
This content was originally published in Venezuela arrests fourth American citizen, says Interior Minister on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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