Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accused two Spanish citizens, José María Basoa and Andrés Martínez Adasme, of being “terrorists” without evidence. He claimed they were undercover agents for Spain’s National Intelligence Centre, a charge the Spanish government denies. This accusation stems from diplomatic tensions following the Venezuelan presidential election and Spain’s support for opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia.
The arrests of the Spaniards, along with others allegedly tied to a plot to assassinate Maduro, resulted in further diplomatic strain. Spanish authorities refute involvement in destabilizing Venezuela and support the detained citizens. The ongoing conflict has led to the recall of ambassadors and threats to expel Spanish companies from Venezuela.
Maduro’s administration continues to make unsubstantiated claims against Spain, escalating the crisis. The international community closely watches the situation as tensions between Venezuela and Spain reach a critical point.
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