One of two American veterans detained earlier this week by Venezuelan security forces has appeared on state television in the South American nation.
One of two American veterans detained earlier this week by Venezuelan security forces has appeared on state television in the South American nation.
In a heavily edited video, Luke Denman is shown looking directly at the camera and describing his alleged role in what the Maduro government claims is a “failed coup” attempt organized by US security firm Silvercorp. Silvercorp has not responded to requests for comment.
While it is not clear whether Denman was speaking under duress, Venezuela’s government described the edited clip as a “confession”.
Denman was detained on Monday alongside fellow US military veteran Aaron Berry. Both men are former US special forces soldiers.
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In the video Denman is questioned by a man off camera, who asks the former soldier what he was doing in Venezuela.
