Albanian Mafia Plot to Sabotage Venezuela Elections: 38 Arrested

Venezuela Accuses Albanian Mafia of Election Sabotage Plot; 38 Suspects Arrested Caracas, Venezuela – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has made a startling accusation, claiming that Albanian mafia groups based in Ecuador sent mercenaries to Venezuela to plant bombs and disrupt the upcoming presidential elections. This claim has led to the arrest of 38 individuals, 17 of whom are foreign nationals. "These criminals, these mercenaries, thought they could destabilize our nation," Maduro stated during a press conference. "But we were prepared. We have apprehended them and will bring them to justice." The Venezuelan government has provided evidence of the alleged plot, including intercepted communications and the recovery of explosives. The planned targets reportedly included embassies, hospitals, and gas stations, suggesting a wide-ranging attempt to create chaos. International authorities are now involved in investigating the cross-border criminal activity. The arrests highlight the growing threat of transnational organized crime and its potential to influence political processes.