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Explosions and Air Raid Sirens in Caracas, Venezuela

Published January 3, 2026, 07:28
Explosions and Air Raid Sirens in Caracas, Venezuela

Air raid sirens and explosions rocked the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, in the early hours of Saturday. According to reports, the explosions occurred at Fort Tiuna, the country's main military complex, causing a power outage in the area. So far, there has been no official announcement from either side. However, the incident comes at a time of increased tension between Venezuela and the United States, with Donald Trump having left open the possibility of military intervention over the issue of drugs. The US government accuses Venezuela of harboring the drug trade, while Nicolás Maduro denies the allegations and accuses Trump of seeking a pretext for an attack. In addition, the US Coast Guard announced that it had suspended the search for survivors after a recent military strike on vessels suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean, with no survivors found.