A youth activist from Venezuela’s ruling PSUV party, Antony Lamuño, has been detained and faces serious charges following an incident involving President Nicolás Maduro. Lamuño was initially accused of terrorism, treason, illicit enrichment, and violating a security zone after recording Maduro during a public appearance. The charges have since been narrowed to conspiracy. The arrest has raised eyebrows given Lamuño’s affiliation with the PSUV, the socialist party led by Maduro. Details surrounding the specific nature of the alleged conspiracy remain unclear. The incident highlights the increasingly sensitive political climate in Venezuela and the government’s response to perceived dissent, even within its own ranks. Lamuño’s detention is drawing attention from local media and observers of Venezuelan politics.