Caracas Under Siege: Gunfire Near Palace, Drones Spark New Venezuela Fears

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News18•06-01-2026, 09:21
Caracas Under Siege: Gunfire Near Palace, Drones Spark New Venezuela Fears
- •Gunfire reported near Miraflores Presidential Palace in central Caracas around 8 PM local time.
- •Drones spotted flying suspiciously near the President's palace early Tuesday morning, prompting security concerns.
- •Security forces reportedly fired in response to an unknown drone over the palace grounds.
- •The White House stated the United States is "not involved" in the disturbances in Venezuela.
- •Heavy gunfire lasted about 45 minutes in parts of Caracas, with residents reporting drone sounds and power outages.
Why It Matters: Venezuela faces renewed unrest with gunfire and drones near the presidential palace after Maduro's detention.
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