James Luckey-Lange, American Detained in Venezuela, Is Being Held by Country’s Counterintelligence

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Anatoly KurmanaevJanuary 5, 2026 at 07:45 PM

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James Luckey-Lange, a 28-year-old American traveler from Staten Island who went missing in Venezuela in early December, is being held by the country's military counterintelligence in Caracas. He was detained shortly after crossing into southern Venezuela from Brazil while meeting local musicians. It is unclear if Luckey-Lange, who had been traveling across Latin America, had the required visa to enter Venezuela. He is one of several Americans detained in Venezuela in recent months, though the identities of the others are unknown. The U.S. government had considered designating Luckey-Lange wrongfully detained. Venezuela has previously used detained Americans as bargaining chips in negotiations with Washington.

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U.S. Department of State 40% Brazil 40% Delcy Rodríguez 50% Washington ×250% Staten Island ×250% Caracas ×260% New York City 60% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×270% United States ×270% Venezuela ×890% James Luckey-Lange ×8100%

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james luckey-lange 100% venezuela 100% american detained 90% counterintelligence 70% detention center 60% negotiations with washington 50% wrongfully detained 50% nicolás maduro 50% u.s. department of state 40%

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