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In a statement issued on Saturday, Venezuelan Interior Minister Di Cabo accused these individuals of being connected to the CIA and claimed that their actions were part of a broader coup attempt. Maduro characterized the situation as a direct threat to Venezuela’s sovereignty, asserting that foreign agencies are seeking to undermine the country’s stability through clandestine operations.
This narrative aligns with Maduro’s longstanding rhetoric portraying opposition and foreign governments, especially the United States, as persistent threats to Venezuela’s sovereignty. Historically, Maduro’s government has accused external forces of fomenting unrest, attempting regime change, and sowing chaos within the country.