Venezuela has strongly criticized the US government, led by Donald Trump, following loud explosions in Caracas. The Venezuelan government accused the US of carrying out serious military aggression aimed at seizing the country’s strategic resources, especially oil and minerals, to undermine its political independence. The explosions, which occurred around 2:00 a.m. local time, caused panic in various parts of the Venezuelan capital.
Residents of Caracas reported hearing at least seven loud explosions, leading to widespread anxiety and prompting Venezuelan President Maduro to declare a national emergency. Videos on social media showed smoke rising from different locations in the city, although the authenticity of these visuals remains unverified.
The incidents also resulted in brief power outages in some areas of Caracas, including a military base, and partial disruptions to telecommunication services. The US has previously hinted at possible ground operations in Venezuela as part of efforts to remove President Nicolas Maduro, with recent sanctions imposed on entities in Iran and Venezuela over alleged weapons supply and threats to US interests.
