Venezuela arrests US and Spanish citizens over alleged plot to destabilize the country

Venezuelan authorities have arrested five foreigners, including three US citizens, two Spaniards, and one Czech citizen, on suspicion of planning an attack on President Nicolas Maduro and his government. The arrests come amid heightened tensions between Venezuela and the US and Spain over the country's disputed July 28 presidential election. According to Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, hundreds of weapons have been seized, including 400 US rifles, although this number is not confirmed by all sources. The arrests and seizures follow Washington's sanctions on 16 Venezuelan officials two days prior.