The intelligence service of Nicolás Maduro's regime closed the administrative headquarters of the National Assembly for an alleged bomb

The administrative building of the Venezuelan Parliament was closed Thursday after the receipt of a new bomb scare against the legislature, whose headquarters also received an explosive alert on Tuesday.

A source from the Parliament's Communication Department reported that an employee found a suspicious briefcase in the second basement of the building, which in Venezuela is known as "Pajaritos"and is located a few meters from the federal legislative palace, where members meet.

"Small birds closed for suspected explosive device behind a bin. Waiting for (Bolivian intelligence service) Sebin"The source said in a message posted on a forum of journalists, and members of the Sebin came to check the area.

On his Twitter account, the Parliament itself also reported on the event, without adding any additional details. "Attention: 08:00 The administrative offices of the National Assembly (Sede Pajaritos) close for an alleged explosive device," he said.

Administrative workers they left the building and they waited for the anti-explosive officials while commenting on the event.

This is the second bomb threat that Parliament receives this week and the third this year, after a generation generated last January, during the installation of the current legislative period, and another Tuesday, which imposed the suspension of sessions.

The head of the legislative, Juan Guaidó, which more than 50 countries have recognized as President of Venezuela after its proclamation last January, said Tuesday that the presence of the police at the seat of Parliament constituted a "removal"of the National Assembly, and warned that the deputies will meet"so be it on the street"

The session suspended that day resumed without problem Wednesday and allowed legislators to denounce a "harbadment"Nicolás Maduro's regime against Parliament, the only power that controls the opposition.

Venezuela is going through a peak of political tension since last January, when Maduro swore a new 6-year term that does not recognize the opposition and part of the international community and, in response, Guaidó has proclaimed himself acting president and enjoys the support of more than 50 countries in the United States. in the head.