Smoke raises at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. AP
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Firstpost03-01-2026, 13:31

Explosions Rock Caracas, Maduro Declares Emergency; US Accused of Military Aggression

  • At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft reported in Caracas, Venezuela, early Saturday morning, prompting a state of emergency declaration by the Maduro government.
  • The Nicolas Maduro-led government has denounced the incident as "extremely serious military aggression" perpetrated by the United States.
  • US President Donald Trump had previously announced a land attack on a Venezuelan docking facility targeting drug boats, a claim Maduro neither confirmed nor denied.
  • Tensions between the US and Venezuela have escalated, with Washington imposing sanctions, closing airspace, and seizing oil tankers.
  • CBS reported US officials are aware of the explosions, linking them to Trump's earlier threats of ground strikes on drug cartels.

Why It Matters: Caracas rocked by explosions; Maduro blames US amid escalating tensions and previous US military actions.

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