Three More Involved in Assassination Attempt Captured in Venezuela

Three More Involved in Assassination Attempt Captured in Venezuela
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24 September 2018
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Caracas, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) Another three people involved in the failed assassination attempt against President Nicolas Maduro and the country''s leadership were captured, Vice President Jorge Rodriguez reported.

Security corps detained Henryberth Rivas, a direct participant in the terrorist attack, Angela Exposito and retired colonel Ramon Santiago, Rodriguez who is also the Communication and Information Minister added.

The official said they continue the hunt for Yilber Alberto Escalona and Gregorio Josue Yaguas, the only two directly involved in the assassination attempt still on the loose.

In his presentation to the media the Vice President showed testimonies made by the detainees on the involvement of diplomatic missions of Latin American countries in the attempt against Maduro on August 4 on Bolivar Avenue, in Caracas, when he was delivering the closing speech of a military parade on the anniversary of the Bolivarian National Guard.

Rivas' confession pointed at the embassies of Colombia, Chile and Mexico being involved. Such missions will now have to clear up their alleged involvement supporting the terrorists, stressed Rodriguez.

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