Czech National Freed from Venezuelan Detention

A Czech national imprisoned since 2024 in Venezuela has been released, Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka announced. The individual was detained for allegedly planning to assassinate former President Nicolas Maduro and stage a coup. Other foreign nationals were also released.

A Czech national detained in Venezuela since 2024 has been released, according to a statement by Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka on Friday.

The Czech citizen was imprisoned on allegations of plotting to assassinate then-President Nicolas Maduro and attempting to overthrow the government, as reported by Czech media sources.

The release coincided with the freedom of several other foreign nationals held under similar claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)