US Service Member Detained in Venezuela on August 30, Officials Confirm

Sep 4, 2024, 03:03 PM

A US service member has been detained in Venezuela, according to multiple US officials. The service member was detained on August 30, 2024, in Caracas. Reports indicate that the individual was not on official travel or approved leave when he traveled to the country. The Pentagon is aware of the situation, and it is not clear why the service member traveled to Venezuela. The incident, reported by CNN, has drawn attention amid ongoing tensions between the US and Venezuela under President Nicolas Maduro.