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  Venezuela claims to have captured two Americans involved in failed invasion
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Last EditedIndyGeorgia  May 06, 2020 06:22pm
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AuthorClaudia Dominguez and Ray Sanchez
News DateTuesday, May 5, 2020 11:35:00 PM UTC0:0
Description(CNN)Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says two American "mercenaries" have been apprehended after a failed coup attempt launched over the weekend.

The US State Department Tuesday evening called Maduro's claim "a major disinformation campaign" that made it "difficult to separate facts from propaganda."

The State Department was "making efforts to learn more," including the activities of the US citizens "reportedly in the custody of the former regime," according to a department spokesperson.

The State Department reiterated President Donald Trump's denial of US involvement. The spokesperson said the department will look closely into the possible role of Maduro and "the very large Cuban intelligence apparatus in Venezuela."

Earlier Tuesday, Trump told reporters outside the White House, before departing for an event in Arizona, that his administration had "nothing to do" with the incident.

Juan Guaido -- the opposition leader who is recognized by the US and more than 50 countries as Venezuela's interim president -- on Tuesday also denied involvement during a virtual address to the National Assembly.
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