Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill Maduro

Six foreigners, including three Americans, were arrested in Venezuela for allegedly plotting to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. The arrests were announced by the nation’s interior minister, who claimed the group was part of a CIA-led conspiracy. The U.S. State Department denied any involvement in the plot. Tensions between Venezuela and the U.S. have escalated following a disputed election and human rights abuses. Opposition activists claim the election was rigged in favor of Maduro, who has been accused of using Americans imprisoned in Venezuela as bargaining chips with the U.S. government.