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Venezuela Seizes Shrimp Producer, Accuses Owners of Terrorism

2/23/2026

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On January 15, armed government agents seized Grupo Lamar, a shrimp producer in Venezuela, alleging the owners were terrorists plotting to overthrow the government.
Diosdado Cabello, interior minister, accused them of sabotaging the electrical grid and disrupting the holiday season.
He stated, "It’s the same playbook as always—trying to cancel Christmas in Venezuela."
The incident underscores the government's aggressive stance amid Venezuela's economic struggles after oil industry collapse.

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On January 15, armed government agents seized Grupo Lamar, a shrimp producer in Venezuela, alleging the owners were terrorists plotting to overthrow the government.
Diosdado Cabello, interior minister, accused them of sabotaging the electrical grid and disrupting the holiday season.
He stated, "It’s the same playbook as always—trying to cancel Christmas in Venezuela."
The incident underscores the government's aggressive stance amid Venezuela's economic struggles after oil industry collapse.