Did Venezuela Detain 5 Americans to Provoke Trump?

03 January, 2026, 04:35 pm

Last modified: 03 January, 2026, 04:48 pm

Did Venezuela Detain 5 Americans to Provoke Trump?

03 January, 2026, 04:35 pm

Last modified: 03 January, 2026, 04:48 pm

Venezuelan security forces have detained at least five Americans in recent months as the United States steps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, a U.S. official familiar with the matter told CNN.

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