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Gunfire Erupts Near Venezuelan Presidential Palace

Published January 6, 2026, 08:10
Gunfire Erupts Near Venezuelan Presidential Palace

Gunfire was heard near the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas, Venezuela on Monday evening, causing panic in the area. A government source stated that the shots came from security forces responding to drone flights, with the ownership of the drones remaining unclear. Eyewitnesses described bursts of gunfire and saw red lights in the sky, while videos circulating on social media showed tracer fire. The incident occurred just days after a US operation that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The Venezuelan Ministry of Communication has not yet confirmed the events.