Venezuela Warns of Alleged Plot to Bomb U.S. Embassy in Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced on Monday that his government had warned the United States about a potential “false flag operation” allegedly orchestrated by extremist elements of the Venezuelan opposition. The plot, according to Maduro, aimed to plant explosives at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas and frame his administration for the attack.

A “false flag operation” refers to a deceptive act designed to make it appear that another party is responsible. The White House and U.S. State Department have not yet responded to these claims.

The alert was first raised by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, who revealed via Telegram that the Venezuelan government had notified the U.S. through three diplomatic channels. He also mentioned that a European embassy had been informed but did not specify which one. Venezuela has not maintained formal diplomatic relations with Washington since 2019, when U.S. diplomats withdrew from Caracas.

During a televised interview, Maduro stated that two credible sources—one domestic and one international—had tipped off authorities about the plot. Security forces were promptly deployed to secure the U.S. Embassy. He added that investigators have identified the alleged perpetrators and the individuals behind the plan. “This was backed by a person who will soon be known,” Maduro said, suggesting that the operation’s goal was to incite conflict and discredit his government.

The report comes amid heightened tensions between Caracas and Washington. In recent weeks, the United States has intercepted at least four vessels allegedly transporting narcotics off Venezuela’s coast. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly ordered his envoy, Richard Grenell, to halt diplomatic outreach to Venezuela, ending previous efforts to reestablish dialogue.