A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there without authorization for personal reasons, as confirmed by the Pentagon on Wednesday. The enlisted sailor was taken into custody by Venezuelan law enforcement last week and has been held since around August 30.
The Pentagon stated that the U.S. Navy is actively investigating the situation and is collaborating closely with the State Department to address the matter. Officials, speaking anonymously to disclose additional information, advised seeking updates on the sailor's status from the State Department.
