Friday, January 02, 2026

Venezuela Detains several U.S. Citizens Amid Trump Administration’s Growing Pressure

Bad news! Is the conflict between the US and Venezuela heating up or escalating? Is the dictator Maduro playing hard ball?

"Venezuelan security forces have detained several Americans in the months since the Trump administration began a military and economic pressure campaign against the government of the South American nation, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter.

Some of the detainees face legitimate criminal charges, while the U.S. government is considering designating at least two prisoners as wrongfully detained, according to the official. ..."

Venezuela Detains U.S. Citizens Amid Trump Administration’s Growing Pressure - The New York Times

Credits: Defense News

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