The Trump administration seized a second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government, currently in the Dominican Republic. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio witnessed officials affixing the seizure warrant to the plane during his visit to Santo Domingo. Rubio approved a waiver on frozen foreign aid to cover over $230,000 in storage and maintenance fees. The U.S. Justice Department said the plane was … Continue reading US seizes second Venezuelan government plane in the Dominican Republic

Two U.S. citizens were arrested in Venezuela on unclear charges, with President Nicolas Maduro alleging they were “mercenaries” involved in terrorism, though no evidence was provided. Maduro claimed they were part of a group of seven arrested, including Colombians and Ukrainians, and said Venezuela has detained 125 alleged foreign mercenaries recently. The U.S. State Department denied any involvement in a plot against Maduro and criticized … Continue reading 2 Americans arrested in Venezuela on eve of Maduro inauguration over ‘terrorism’ claims