U.S. Navy Sailor Detained in Venezuela, State Department Confirms

A Department of State spokesperson has confirmed that Venezuelan authorities have detained a U.S. Navy sailor who was visiting the country on unauthorized business. “We are tracking closely the detention of a U.S. military member in Venezuela,” said State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller in a press conference. “We are closely monitoring the situation and seeking additional information.” Miller couldn’t name the service member or provide any other details due to privacy concerns, he said. Venezuelan law enforcement took the service member into custody at the end of August, the Associated Press reported, citing defense officials.  The Pentagon officials reported to the Associated Press under the condition of anonymity, referring to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) for more information....