Tuesday, 07 October, 2025
Venezuela’s National Assembly President, Jorge Rodríguez, warned on Sunday that the United States had been alerted to a potential “false flag operation” orchestrated by extremist elements of the Venezuelan right.
The alleged plot reportedly involves planting explosives at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, an act intended to falsely implicate others and escalate tensions.
A false flag operation is a covert act designed to deceive by making it appear that a different group or nation is responsible. In this case, Rodríguez emphasized the gravity of the threat by revealing that the Venezuelan government had informed the U.S. through three separate communication channels.
The coordination of multiple warnings underscores the seriousness with which Caracas views the potential incident.
Rodríguez also noted that a European embassy had been alerted about this plot, although he did not disclose which country’s diplomatic mission was informed. This outreach to foreign embassies indicates the Venezuelan government's intent to foster vigilance and prevent escalation in an already fraught geopolitical environment.
The White House and the U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the United States have been severed since 2019, following political disputes and sanctions against Venezuelan officials. Since then, U.S. diplomatic personnel have withdrawn from Caracas, complicating direct communication and heightening tensions between the two nations.
This latest alert comes amid ongoing regional volatility and strained ties between Venezuela and the U.S., marked by mutual accusations and sanctions. The U.S. has consistently expressed concerns over Venezuela’s political situation and alleged human rights abuses, while Caracas accuses Washington of attempts to undermine its sovereignty.
The threat of a false flag operation signals the precarious nature of diplomatic and security conditions in Venezuela, raising concerns about potential provocations that could further destabilize an already sensitive situation. Observers warn that such tactics, if realized or even falsely reported, could be used to justify increased interventions or sanctions, deepening the cycle of mistrust.
As Venezuela navigates internal political challenges and external pressures, this development is likely to be closely monitored by international actors seeking stability in the region.
Let me know if additional context on the US-Venezuela relations, regional implications, or historical background is desired.Here is an improved and expanded version of the news item with added context on the US-Venezuela conflict:
Venezuela’s National Assembly President, Jorge Rodríguez, said on Sunday that the United States had been alerted to a potential “false flag operation” by extremist elements of the Venezuelan right aimed at planting explosives at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas.
A false flag operation refers to an act designed to make it appear as though another party is responsible. In a message posted on his Telegram account, Rodríguez added that the purported plans had been communicated to the U.S. through three separate channels, underscoring the seriousness of the warning.
He also revealed that a European embassy was informed of the plans but did not specify which one. This alert is especially notable given that Venezuela severed relations with the United States in 2019, with U.S. diplomatic personnel having left the embassy that year.
The White House and State Department did not immediately reply to requests for comment.
The warning comes amid a longstanding and tense relationship between the two countries, marked by political and economic conflict. Since the U.S. imposed sanctions on Venezuela and its leadership, including former President Nicolás Maduro’s government, there have been repeated accusations of interference and covert operations.
The potential false flag plot, if true, would escalate concerns about destabilising activities by opposition elements within Venezuela aimed at provoking international or domestic backlash.
Venezuela’s government has consistently accused the U.S. of orchestrating attempts to undermine its sovereignty through economic pressure and support for opposition militants.
Recent years have seen occasional flare-ups of violence and unrest attributed to internal and external actors. This alert heightens international attention on the security of diplomatic missions and the fragile state of U.S.-Venezuela relations in a region critical for geopolitical balance and energy markets.
Observers note that accusations of false flag operations are often used in highly polarised contexts to discredit opponents or justify crackdowns, adding further complexity to an already volatile situation.
The global community will likely watch closely for any developments following this warning, mindful of the risks of miscalculation in a fraught bilateral relationship.
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Venezuela’s National Assembly President, Jorge Rodríguez, warned on Sunday that the United States had been alerted to a potential “false flag operation” orchestrated by extremist elements of the Venezuelan right.
The alleged plot reportedly involves planting explosives at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, an act intended to falsely implicate others and escalate tensions.
A false flag operation is a covert act designed to deceive by making it appear that a different group or nation is responsible. In this case, Rodríguez emphasized the gravity of the threat by revealing that the Venezuelan government had informed the U.S. through three separate communication channels.
The coordination of multiple warnings underscores the seriousness with which Caracas views the potential incident.
Rodríguez also noted that a European embassy had been alerted about this plot, although he did not disclose which country’s diplomatic mission was informed. This outreach to foreign embassies indicates the Venezuelan government's intent to foster vigilance and prevent escalation in an already fraught geopolitical environment.
The White House and the U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the United States have been severed since 2019, following political disputes and sanctions against Venezuelan officials. Since then, U.S. diplomatic personnel have withdrawn from Caracas, complicating direct communication and heightening tensions between the two nations.
This latest alert comes amid ongoing regional volatility and strained ties between Venezuela and the U.S., marked by mutual accusations and sanctions. The U.S. has consistently expressed concerns over Venezuela’s political situation and alleged human rights abuses, while Caracas accuses Washington of attempts to undermine its sovereignty.
The threat of a false flag operation signals the precarious nature of diplomatic and security conditions in Venezuela, raising concerns about potential provocations that could further destabilize an already sensitive situation. Observers warn that such tactics, if realized or even falsely reported, could be used to justify increased interventions or sanctions, deepening the cycle of mistrust.
As Venezuela navigates internal political challenges and external pressures, this development is likely to be closely monitored by international actors seeking stability in the region.
Let me know if additional context on the US-Venezuela relations, regional implications, or historical background is desired.Here is an improved and expanded version of the news item with added context on the US-Venezuela conflict:
Venezuela’s National Assembly President, Jorge Rodríguez, said on Sunday that the United States had been alerted to a potential “false flag operation” by extremist elements of the Venezuelan right aimed at planting explosives at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas.
A false flag operation refers to an act designed to make it appear as though another party is responsible. In a message posted on his Telegram account, Rodríguez added that the purported plans had been communicated to the U.S. through three separate channels, underscoring the seriousness of the warning.
He also revealed that a European embassy was informed of the plans but did not specify which one. This alert is especially notable given that Venezuela severed relations with the United States in 2019, with U.S. diplomatic personnel having left the embassy that year.
The White House and State Department did not immediately reply to requests for comment.
The warning comes amid a longstanding and tense relationship between the two countries, marked by political and economic conflict. Since the U.S. imposed sanctions on Venezuela and its leadership, including former President Nicolás Maduro’s government, there have been repeated accusations of interference and covert operations.
The potential false flag plot, if true, would escalate concerns about destabilising activities by opposition elements within Venezuela aimed at provoking international or domestic backlash.
Venezuela’s government has consistently accused the U.S. of orchestrating attempts to undermine its sovereignty through economic pressure and support for opposition militants.
Recent years have seen occasional flare-ups of violence and unrest attributed to internal and external actors. This alert heightens international attention on the security of diplomatic missions and the fragile state of U.S.-Venezuela relations in a region critical for geopolitical balance and energy markets.
Observers note that accusations of false flag operations are often used in highly polarised contexts to discredit opponents or justify crackdowns, adding further complexity to an already volatile situation.
The global community will likely watch closely for any developments following this warning, mindful of the risks of miscalculation in a fraught bilateral relationship.
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