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US Navy sailor detained in Venezuela, Pentagon says

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A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

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ABC 7 San Francisco
Pentagon looking into reports of US sailor detained in Venezuela: US defense official (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Sep 3, 2024
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The Defense Department is looking into reports that a U.S. sailor was reportedly detained "on or about" Aug. 30 while on personal travel, a U.S. de...
KVIA El Paso
US service member detained in Venezuela, officials say (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Sep 3, 2024
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By Stefano Pozzebon, Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — A US service member has been detained in Venezuela, according to four US officials familiar with the matter. The service member, a US Navy sailor, is a US citizen and was detained on August 30 in Caracas, according to the officials…
NBC New York
US Navy sailor detained in Venezuela, Pentagon says (opens NBC New York)
Published Sep 4, 2024
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A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Washington Times
U.S. Navy sailor detained in Venezuela, Pentagon says (opens Washington Times)
Published Sep 3, 2024
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A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The enlisted sailor was detained last week by Venezuelan law enforcement, two defense officials said.
ABC 7 San Francisco
Pentagon looking into reports of US sailor being detained in Venezuela: US defense official (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Sep 3, 2024
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The Pentagon is aware of reports Wednesday that an American service member was recently detained in Venezuela, a U.S. official told ABC News.
MyNorthwest
A US Navy sailor is detained in Venezuela, Pentagon says (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Sep 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Fox News
Navy sailor detained in Venezuela while on ‘personal travel’ (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 3, 2024
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A Navy sailor was detained in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday while traveling in the country without authorization on personal time.
CBS News
U.S. Navy sailor detained in Venezuela, officials say (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 3, 2024
CBS News's feed description
The Navy sailor was visiting the country on personal travel, three U.S. officials said.
Al Jazeera
US sailor detained in Venezuela while travelling on personal business (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 3, 2024
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Detention comes amid tensions over Venezuela’s disputed election, with US seizing President Maduro’s plane this week.
Latin Times
U.S. service member reportedly detained in Venezuela as repression intensifies after election fallout (opens Latin Times)
Published Sep 3, 2024
Latin Times's feed description
The person in question is an American citizen and a Navy sailor. He was detained on August 30
WHDH Boston
US service member detained in Venezuela, officials say - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Sep 3, 2024
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(CNN) — A US service member has been detained in Venezuela, according to four US officials familiar with the matter.The service member, a US Navy sailor, is
NBC News
U.S. Navy sailor detained in Venezuela (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 3, 2024
NBC News's feed description
A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Voice of America
US sailor detained in Venezuela (opens Voice of America)
Published Sep 3, 2024
Voice of America's feed description
Reason isn't known; Navy is investigating
Military.com
US Sailor Is Detained by Venezuela in Latest Case of Service Member Held Overseas (opens Military.com)
Published Sep 3, 2024
Military.com's feed description
An official said that the sailor was "not authorized to travel, meaning not on official travel or approved leave" when they were detained.
Just the News
U.S. Navy sailor detained in Venezuela after unauthorized travel for personal business: Pentagon (opens Just the News)
Published Sep 4, 2024
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The State Department has declined to comment further on the status of the sailor.
Breitbart News
Maduro Regime Detains U.S. Navy Sailor Visiting Venezuela (opens Breitbart News)
Published Sep 4, 2024
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Venezuelan law enforcement officials detained a U.S. Navy sailor visiting Caracas, Venezuela, on August 30, officials confirmed.
New York Post
US sailor detained in Venezuela after traveling there on unauthorized personal business: Pentagon (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 4, 2024
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A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

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