Two U.S. citizens have been arrested in Venezuela on charges related to alleged terrorism activities, as claimed by President Nicolas Maduro. Maduro stated that these Americans, along with five others, were arrested as part of a group of foreign mercenaries. The charges against the individuals remain unclear, with Maduro accusing them of planning to 'practice terrorism against the Venezuelan people.'
Maduro's claims were met with skepticism by the U.S. State Department, which firmly denied any U.S. involvement in a plot to overthrow the Venezuelan government. The department emphasized its support for a democratic resolution to the political crisis in Venezuela and expressed concern for the detained Americans.
