Summary
- 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 they were part of a CIA-led plot to overthrow the government.
- The U.S. State Department denied any involvement in the plot and called the claims false.
- Tensions between Venezuela and the U.S. have been rising following a disputed election and protests.