On June 27, 2025, Venezuela commemorated National Journalist Day amid ongoing concerns about press freedom. The National Union of Press Workers (SNTP) highlighted that 20 journalists remain detained in the country, calling for their full release. Opposition figure María Corina Machado acknowledged the risks faced by journalists both inside and outside Venezuela and demanded the liberation of detained media workers. The press environment in Venezuela continues to be challenging, marked by detentions, media closures, and a decline in international freedom of expression rankings. On July 1, 2025, Venezuelan officials, including Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace Diosdado Cabello, revealed developments in investigations into alleged destabilization plans linked to the Venezuelan opposition and foreign actors. Cabello announced the seizure of arms in the states of Zulia and Miranda, claiming the weapons were sent from the United States, according to Interpol documents. He accused the Venezuelan opposition of using drug trafficking funds to purchase weapons, explosives, and hire mercenaries. Several individuals, including an alias "Zacarías," were arrested in Caracas for possession of high-powered firearms and involvement in terrorist plots. Cabello further accused the United States of seeking "traitors to the homeland" to justify aggression against Venezuela and reported the capture of "Patas largas," alleged leader of a drug trafficking network in Zulia linked to the opposition. He also denounced an international terrorist network transporting arms from Colombia to attack health infrastructure, diplomatic offices, and political figures from both the government and opposition. Additionally, a detained scientist was accused of attempting to inform the FBI about the location of Iranian rockets in Venezuela to support interventionist narratives. In the National Assembly session, Jorge Rodríguez called for legal action against UN High Commissioner Volker Türk, accusing him of crimes under Venezuelan law and complicity in kidnappings. Transparency Venezuela praised Türk for highlighting the country's crisis but criticized his omission of corruption's impact. These events underscore the ongoing political tensions and security challenges facing Venezuela.