Maduro reveals thwarting of attempt to bomb the U.S. embassy in Caracas

In a dramatic development on the international political scene, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced yesterday, Monday, October 7, 2025, the thwarting of an attempt by a "local terrorist group" to plant an explosive device at the U.S. embassy in Caracas.

Maduro considered this plan to be a "provocative act" targeting diplomatic security at a sensitive time when tensions are rising between his country and the United States.

Maduro, speaking via Venezuelan television, mentioned that "two identical sources" informed the Venezuelan government about the terrorist group's intention to plant explosives at the U.S. embassy.

These details were first revealed by the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, on Sunday evening, October 5, 2025, where he confirmed in his statements that Venezuelan authorities had managed to thwart the plot.

Despite the ongoing escalation in relations between Washington and Caracas, Maduro affirmed that despite political disagreements, the Venezuelan government is committed to protecting all diplomatic missions, especially the U.S. embassy, in accordance with the Geneva Conventions and international law.

The Venezuelan president stated: "The U.S. embassy in Venezuela is considered American soil, and it is our duty to protect it from any threat."

In a related context, the President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, revealed in his statements that extremist groups, which he described as "local right-wing," were planning to carry out this act under the guise of another organization to blame it for the attack.

Rodriguez confirmed that security measures around the U.S. embassy have been strengthened, and other countries, including EU nations, have been informed to warn of potential security threats targeting the embassy.

This development comes at a time when the region is experiencing increasing tension between Venezuela and the United States, which recently deployed warships in the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking.

In this regard, the U.S. Navy launched a raid on a boat off the coast of Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of 4 individuals, which is considered another escalation in the security confrontations between the two countries.

On another note, the debate within Venezuela is escalating over the accusations the government is directing against the opposition, as it is alleged that the latter was planning to orchestrate these attacks against U.S. interests.

At the same time, some rumors are circulating on social media that opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who disappeared after the presidential elections in July 2024, may have sought refuge in the U.S. embassy in Caracas, but these reports have not been confirmed by any official source.

It is worth noting that diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the United States have been severed since 2019, and there are only a few diplomatic staff at the U.S. embassy in Caracas.

The United States continues to ignore the results of the Venezuelan elections that resulted in the re-election of Nicolas Maduro, which has led many countries, including Washington, to refuse to recognize Maduro's victory.

As these events escalate, the most important question remains whether this increasing tension will lead to further escalation between the two countries or if both sides can find a way to de-escalate amidst this complex political and security crisis.