US State Department Denies CIA Involvement in Alleged Maduro Assassination Plot

Summary

The situation escalated after Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello claimed that the alleged assassination plot was a CIA scheme targeting Maduro. The U.S. has consistently advocated for a democratic resolution to Venezuela’s political crisis, which has intensified since the contested elections earlier in the year. Despite the accusations, the State Department labeled the claims as “categorically false” and reiterated its commitment to resolving the crisis diplomatically. In recent months, the U.S. has taken steps to address the political situation in Venezuela, including discussions of amnesty for Maduro in exchange for his resignation and potential sanctions against officials involved in election manipulation.