Pentagon Looking into Reports of US Sailor Detained in Venezuela
US Defense Official Confirms Investigation
The Pentagon is investigating reports that a US sailor has been detained in Venezuela, a US defense official said on Friday.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Pentagon is aware of the reports and is looking into the matter.
No Official Confirmation from Venezuela
Venezuelan authorities have not officially confirmed the detention of the sailor. The US Embassy in Caracas is also looking into the matter, the official said.
Venezuela's History of Detaining US Citizens
Venezuela has a history of detaining US citizens, including several oil executives who were arrested in 2017 and held for months.
In 2020, Venezuela detained two former US Green Berets who were accused of plotting to overthrow the government of President Nicolas Maduro.
US-Venezuela Relations
Relations between the US and Venezuela have been strained for years, and the two countries do not have diplomatic relations.
The US has accused Venezuela of human rights abuses and supporting terrorism, while Venezuela has accused the US of trying to overthrow its government.
Conclusion
The detention of a US sailor in Venezuela, if confirmed, would further strain relations between the two countries. The US is likely to demand the sailor's release, and Venezuela is likely to refuse.
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