Caracas Gunfire: Coup Fears or Drones? Bolivarian Army in Spotlight

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Firstpost•06-01-2026, 11:43
Caracas Gunfire: Coup Fears or Drones? Bolivarian Army in Spotlight
- •Gunfire erupted near Caracas's Miraflores presidential palace late Monday, sparking coup speculation.
- •The incident occurred hours after Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as Venezuela's interim leader.
- •Government sources later clarified security forces fired at unidentified drones, denying a coup.
- •Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and seeing "two red lights" in the sky near the palace.
- •The event follows President Nicolas Maduro's ouster and raises questions about Venezuela's stability.
Why It Matters: Caracas gunfire sparks coup fears, but government claims forces fired at drones after Maduro's ouster.
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