US Service Member Detained in Venezuela: Officials Confirm Situation

A US service member has been detained in Venezuela, according to officials. The individual, whose name has not been released, was reportedly taken into custody by Venezuelan authorities while traveling in the country.

The US State Department has confirmed that they are aware of the situation and are working to gather more information. The reasons for the service member’s detention are not yet clear.

This incident comes amidst heightened tensions between the US and Venezuela, with the two countries having recently expelled each other’s diplomats. The US has also imposed sanctions on Venezuela in response to what they have called human rights abuses and political repression.

The detainment of a US service member in Venezuela is sure to further strain relations between the two countries. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.