Massive Explosions Rock Caracas; US Accused in Attacks Linked to Drug & Oil Claims

• Massive explosions struck 7 areas of Caracas, Venezuela, at 2 AM Saturday, causing buildings to collapse and widespread panic, with 12 reported dead and over 50 injured.
• Local media and the Maduro government accuse US forces of the attacks, linking them to US allegations of Venezuela's drug trafficking and past US actions against Maduro officials.
• The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has accused President Maduro's government of involvement in cocaine trafficking and aiding cartels in the Caribbean Sea.
• President Maduro condemned the attacks as "international terrorism," vowing courage against US attempts to scare the people; the Venezuelan army remains on alert.
• The article suggests a US conspiracy for Venezuela's vast oil reserves, alleging the US seeks to remove Maduro, who refused US companies access, under the guise of drug allegations.

Why It Matters: Caracas explosions escalate Venezuela's crisis, with US accused of attacks linked to drug claims and oil interests.