1. Venezuela Takes Americans Hostage.
- Author
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O'Grady, Mary Anastasia
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CONTRACTS , *FUGITIVES from justice , *MILITARY government , *INTERNATIONAL sanctions , *NONGOVERNMENTAL organizations - Abstract
The article discusses the recent arrest of three Americans, including an active-duty U.S. serviceman, in Venezuela. The arrests come after the U.S. returned alleged money launderer Alex Saab to Venezuela in exchange for 10 detained Americans. The Maduro regime has accused the Americans of being part of a U.S. plot to overthrow the government. The article also criticizes the Biden administration for allowing Chevron to sell oil in Venezuela, which enriches the Maduro dictatorship. It suggests that the administration should take action to combat the crisis and remove Maduro from power. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024