Nicolas Maduro, the socialist leader of Venezuela, announced on Monday that his administration has dismantled three alleged CIA plots aimed at removing him from power.
During his weekly broadcast, Maduro Plus, he claimed that law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and the Bolivarian Armed Forces managed to “neutralize” these supposed CIA operations.
Although there was no evidence presented to back up his claims, Maduro indicated that one of the planned attacks involved bombing Victory Square, a monument associated with supporters of Soviet ideals in Venezuela. He mentioned another alleged plot aimed at detonating explosives near the U.S. embassy in Caracas, as well as a false flag operation targeting a U.S. warship in Caribbean waters, stressing that the CIA is often behind such actions.
“We haven’t given any evidence to the U.S. government recently. The last time we did, they protected those involved instead of taking action,” Maduro stated.
He continued, speaking about capturing a group of mercenaries trained and funded by the CIA, which led to uncovering plans for a false flag attack against military vessels near Venezuela’s coast.
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, who has long been suspected of involvement in drug trafficking, claimed that three individuals were detained with CIA manuals. He alleged they were attempting to hide their roles in the conspiracy but implicated themselves through information found on their phones.
Maduro made these accusations soon after a statement from the Venezuelan regime criticized Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar for allegedly allowing U.S. military interests in her country. The USS Gravely, a U.S. Navy destroyer, was reportedly in the area conducting military exercises.
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez echoed these concerns, claiming that the prime minister’s government is part of a U.S. plot against Venezuela to seize its resources.
The Venezuelan statement warned against intimidation from foreign military presences. It claimed that the Bolivarian Armed Forces would remain poised to respond to any threats. Maduro emphasized that Venezuela would defend its sovereignty against external aggressions.
Maduro accused Persad-Bissessar of escalating tensions by supporting U.S. military action against Venezuela, calling her a “warmonger.” In response, the Prime Minister dismissed Maduro’s comments as a form of intimidation while reaffirming her commitment to security and energy cooperation.
The Venezuelan government has frequently accused the U.S. of seeking to intervene and undermine the Maduro regime while exploiting the country’s natural wealth. Maduro himself has faced multiple charges related to drug trafficking in the U.S. and is viewed as a prominent figure in narcotics operations linked to his government.
Maduro concluded his broadcast by reiterating longstanding claims that the U.S. is after Venezuela’s rich natural resources, labeling it a fundamental motivation behind American foreign policy.
