Headline: Former Venezuelan Minister Pedro Tellechea Taken into Custody

CARACAS - Venezuela's former industry and oil minister, Pedro Tellechea, has been detained, as confirmed by Attorney General Tarek Saab today. The detention is linked to allegations of serious crimes that allegedly harmed the country's most important interests.

This development follows Tellechea's resignation, which he attributed to health issues in a statement on social media last Friday. The specific charges against Tellechea have not yet been disclosed to the public.

The circumstances surrounding Tellechea’s ministerial role and subsequent detention are under review as the country's legal proceedings continue. More details are expected to be revealed as the Venezuelan legal system carries on its investigation.