Man Arrested in Margarita for Proclaiming "Welcome American Ships" on Social Media

A man was arrested in Margarita Island, Venezuela for posting welcome American ships on social media, in reference to the United States naval presence in the Caribbean Sea.

• Diosdado Cabello announced the arrest of an individual for expressing support for the gringo ships from the United States on social media platforms.
• The incident occurred against the backdrop of heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States, particularly due to U.S. naval operations in the Caribbean Sea.
• This arrest reflects the Venezuelan governments crackdown on dissent and its sensitivity to any perceived endorsement of foreign military presence near its shores.