Here is the IAPA statement

artappraiser — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 17:45:11 +0000

In reply to Miami Herald reporter held

Here is the IAPA statement that the AP cites, which says he has been moved to Caracas and is in solitary confinement:

IAPA calls on Venezuela for immediate release of foreign correspondent
9 noviembre, 2013

Miami Herald reporter held

artappraiser — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 16:58:03 +0000

In reply to Venezuelan authorities detain Miami Herald reporter

Miami Herald reporter held for second night in Venezuela while covering economic crisis
Associated Press, Updated: Saturday, November 9, 9:04 AM

[....] Authorities haven’t provided any information about Wyss’ detention, his whereabouts or whether he is facing charges. Nor did President Nicolas Maduro mention the case during a four-hour televised speech Friday night.

The Inter American Press Association, in joining the Herald’s call for the reporter’s immediate release, said in a statement that he had been transferred Friday to Caracas and was being held in solitary confinement.

A U.S. State Department spokesperson said in a statement Saturday, “We are aware of reports on the arrest of a U.S. citizen. We are seeking further information on these reports from the Venezuelan government.”

“If these reports turn out to be true, we will immediately seek consular access, as we do in the every case of a detained U.S. citizen.” [....]

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Here is the IAPA statement

Miami Herald reporter held