100 Percent Fed Up By Joshua C.
According to reports from multiple sources, a U.S. Navy Sailor has been detained in Venezuela and is being held by President Maduro’s security service, SEBIN.
The Pentagon has confirmed it is aware of the situation and is coordinating with the State Department on the situation.
Here’s what we know so far, according to CNN:
A defense official told CNN, “we are aware of reports that a US Navy Sailor was detained on or about August 30, 2024, by Venezuelan law enforcement authorities while on personal travel to Venezuela. The US Navy is looking into this and working closely with the State Department. We refer you to the State Department for additional questions.
“We are aware of reports of the detention of an individual in Venezuela,” a State Department spokesperson said
“We have no further information to share at this time,” the spokesperson said.
Tensions are sure to increase between the U.S. and Venezuela with this latest development, as this comes on the heels of a U.S. Homeland Security operation that seized Venezuela’s “Air Force One” from the tarmac in the Dominican Republic, citing “national security” and U.S. sanctions against Venezuela – as we reported here.
U.S. Senator Rick Scott was quick to chime in on social media concerning this developing story:
Maduro has been holding a U.S. sailor for a week with zero explanation. We need answers NOW.
How many Americans are going to be unjustly held by enemies because of Biden and Harris' weakness? https://t.co/537k2a4qjz
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) September 4, 2024
Allegedly the the U.S. Sailor has been in the custody of the Maduro’s Intelligence Agency for five full days, with the news only just now breaking. It is unclear if the Pentagon or State Department was aware of the detainment prior to the story breaking today…
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