Venezuela arrests fourth US citizen this month, interior minister says

FILE PHOTO: Vice President of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) Diosdado Cabello speaks at the Supreme Court of Justice, in Caracas, Venezuela, August 9, 2024. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has arrested a fourth American citizen since the start of this month, the country's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on Tuesday, without naming the person detained.

The American was arrested after taking photos of military units, power stations, and state entities, Cabello said during a National Assembly session which was broadcast on state television.