This image posted on US President Donald Trump's Truth Social account on January 3, 2026, shows what President Trump says is Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro onboard the USS Iwo Jima after the US military captured him on January 3, 2026.- AFP
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Firstpost04-01-2026, 17:39

Explosions Rock Caracas: Venezuela Blames US, Maduro Declares National Emergency

  • Multiple powerful explosions and sounds of low-flying aircraft were reported in Caracas and other Venezuelan states early Saturday.
  • The Venezuelan government has blamed Washington for these explosions, escalating tensions with the US.
  • A CBS reporter on X claimed President Trump ordered strikes on targets inside Venezuela, including military facilities, though official confirmation is awaited.
  • Unverified visuals circulated on social media, purportedly showing large blasts, including at Higuerote Airport.
  • Following the incidents, President Nicolas Maduro declared a national emergency and called for national mobilization.

Why It Matters: Venezuela blames US for Caracas explosions, escalating tensions; Maduro declares national emergency.

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