Venezuela Plunges into Emergency as Capital Rocked by Explosions; Government Points Finger at US Military
In the early hours of January 3, 2026, multiple explosions occurred in Caracas, the capital of the South American nation Venezuela. In response, the Venezuelan government declared a nationwide state of emergency. The government has strongly condemned the series of events, accusing the United States of a military attack. According to reports, in addition to multiple explosions, low-flying aircraft were observed in Caracas, and power outages occurred in some areas. Key military installations such as Fuerte Tiuna military base and La Carlota military airfield, as well as oil refineries, were reportedly targeted. There are also reports of US helicopters being sighted over the scene. Unconfirmed information suggests that the residence of Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López may also have been among the targets. The Venezuelan government asserts that these attacks constitute "military aggression" by the United States. Meanwhile, US government officials are reportedly either admi...