The United States has dismissed claims that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was involved in a plot to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The accusation was made by Maduro himself during a recent interview with a Russian news outlet. In the interview, Maduro claimed that the CIA and the Colombian government were working together to orchestrate his assassination.
The US State Department quickly responded to Maduro’s allegations, calling them “baseless and false.” In a statement, a spokesperson for the State Department said, “The United States categorically rejects any claims of involvement in any plot to assassinate President Maduro. These allegations are absurd and do not merit a serious response.”
This is not the first time that Maduro has accused the US of plotting to overthrow him. In the past, he has claimed that the US government is supporting opposition groups in Venezuela in an attempt to destabilize his regime. The US has denied these allegations as well, maintaining that it supports a peaceful transition to democracy in Venezuela.
The relationship between the US and Venezuela has been tense for years, with the two countries often at odds over issues such as human rights, democracy, and economic policy. The US has imposed sanctions on Venezuela in an effort to pressure Maduro to step down and allow for a democratic transition of power.
Despite the dismissal of Maduro’s claims, the US has made it clear that it does not support his regime. In a recent speech, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, “The United States stands with the people of Venezuela in their struggle for freedom and democracy. We will continue to support the Venezuelan people as they seek to restore democracy and prosperity to their country.”
It remains to be seen how Maduro will respond to the US denial of his assassination claims. However, it is clear that the relationship between the two countries will continue to be fraught with tension as long as Maduro remains in power in Venezuela.