The US Navy is investigating the detention of a marine in Venezuela who was on a personal trip, Pentagon sources told EFE on Wednesday.
“We are aware of reports that a U.S. Navy Marine was detained on or about August 30, 2024 by Venezuelan law enforcement authorities while on personal travel to Venezuela,” Pentagon sources said.
The US Navy is investigating this and “working closely with the State Department,” they added.
Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have increased in recent days following the arrest warrant issued against the Venezuelan opposition leader, Edmundo González Urrutia.
Possible actions
The United States said it is considering further action against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to show him that all his political decisions have consequences.
Venezuela’s Attorney General’s Office on Monday asked a court specializing in terrorism crimes to issue an arrest warrant against González Urrutia, candidate of the largest opposition coalition, for his “alleged commission of crimes of usurpation of functions” and “forgery of public documents,” in relation to the electoral records of the July 28 presidential elections.
The request was made after the Prosecutor’s Office summoned González Urrutia on three occasions and the opponent decided not to appear, as he did not know in what capacity he should appear and did not acknowledge the crimes that the Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) attributes to him.
The latest major action against the Venezuelan government was the seizure, on Monday, of Maduro’s official plane, which was seized in the Dominican Republic by order of the United States authorities, as part of the sanctions applied to Caracas.
Official version
According to Washington, the aircraft, which was transferred to Florida after being “illegally purchased” for $13 million, is a Dassault Falcon 900EX owned by Maduro and people affiliated with him in Venezuela, which was operated on his behalf.
The Venezuelan government announced after the seizure that it would reserve the right to take legal action to repair the damage and said in a statement that what happened was a “criminal practice.”
Last April, the United States partially reversed the easing of sanctions on Venezuelan oil and gas, accusing Maduro of failing to meet his electoral commitments by disqualifying opposition candidate María Corina Machado.
Washington / EFE
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2024-09-08 03:41:46
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US Navy Sailor Detained in Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions
The United States Navy is investigating the detention of one of its sailors in Venezuela, who was arrested while on a personal trip to the country. According to Pentagon sources, the sailor was detained by Venezuelan law enforcement authorities on or around August 30, 2024, while traveling to Venezuela on personal business ([1], [2], [3]).
The US Navy is working closely with the State Department to investigate the incident and ensure the sailor’s safe return. This development comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, which have escalated in recent days following the arrest warrant issued against Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia.
The United States has condemned the arrest warrant, and Washington is considering further action against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to demonstrate that his political decisions have consequences. The latest major action against the Venezuelan government was the seizure of Maduro’s official plane, which was seized in the Dominican Republic by order of the United States authorities, as part of the sanctions applied to Caracas.
The detention of the US Navy sailor is likely to further strain relations between the two countries, which have been tense in recent years due to political and economic differences. The incident highlights the risks faced by US service members who travel abroad on personal business and the potential consequences of political unrest in foreign countries.
As the situation unfolds, the US Navy and State Department will work together to ensure the safe return of the detained sailor and to navigate the complex diplomatic landscape between the United States and Venezuela. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and caution when traveling abroad, particularly in regions with high political tension.
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US Navy sailor detained in Venezuela
Venezuela-US relations
Nicolas Maduro
Edmundo González Urrutia
US-Venezuela tensions
Detention of US service members abroad
* International diplomacy and politics
US Navy Sailor Detained in Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions
The United States Navy is investigating the detention of one of its sailors in Venezuela, who was arrested while on a personal trip to the country. According to Pentagon sources, the sailor was detained by Venezuelan law enforcement authorities on or around August 30, 2024, while traveling to Venezuela on personal business[[[1]][[[2]][[[3]].
The US Navy is working closely with the State Department to investigate the incident and ensure the sailor’s safe return. This development comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, which have escalated in recent days following the arrest warrant issued against Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia.
The United States has condemned the arrest warrant, and Washington is considering further action against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to demonstrate that his political decisions have consequences. The latest major action against the Venezuelan government was the seizure of Maduro’s official plane, which was seized in the Dominican Republic by order of the United States authorities, as part of the sanctions applied to Caracas.
The detention of the US Navy sailor is likely to further strain relations between the two countries, which have been tense in recent years due to political and economic differences. The incident highlights the risks faced by US service members who travel abroad on personal business and the potential consequences of political unrest in foreign countries.
As the situation unfolds, the US Navy and State Department will work together to ensure the safe return of the detained sailor and to navigate the complex diplomatic landscape between the United States and Venezuela. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and caution when traveling abroad, particularly in regions with high political tension.
Keyword Optimization:
US Navy sailor detained in Venezuela
Rising tensions between US and Venezuela
Investigation into detention of US sailor
Political unrest in Venezuela
Travel risks for US service members
Diplomatic relations between US and Venezuela
US sanctions against Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia
* President Nicolas Maduro
