Caracas Nightmare: Explosions & Chaos 💥🔥

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US-Backed Attacks Rock Caracas: A Night of Chaos
Multiple explosions erupted across Caracas, Venezuela, overnight on January 3, 2026, igniting fires in civilian and military zones throughout the capital and surrounding states including Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira. The attacks, beginning around 2 am local time (1 am EST), caused widespread panic and disruption within the city and its immediate vicinity.

Maduro Blames the US – A Charge of Aggression
Immediately following the incidents, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro swiftly accused the United States of orchestrating the attacks, labeling them “extremely grave military aggression” against Venezuelan territory and its population. The government’s statement, released via Telegram, asserted that the actions represented a “flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations,” escalating the tensions between the two nations.

Escalating US Pressure: Military Operations in the Caribbean
These attacks coincide with a significant intensification of US pressure on the Maduro government. Since late August, the Pentagon has deployed aircraft carriers and warships to the Caribbean, launching a series of military operations targeting small boats suspected of transporting drugs into the U.S. This proactive measure has resulted in the deaths of at least 105 people in at least 35 known strikes against these vessels.

Caracas Under Fire: Explosions Near Key Military Sites
Within Caracas itself, explosions occurred near the La Carlota military airport, with witnesses reporting two fires on the runway that were quickly extinguished. Shortly afterward, witnesses reported hearing similar detonations throughout the city, accompanied by the sight of planes flying low over the metropolitan area for at least an hour. Relatives provided videos, the authenticity of which NPR cannot verify, depicting multiple explosions across different parts of the metropolitan area, including the military base adjacent to the Presidential Palace Miraflores.

Oil Reserves at Stake: Maduro’s Claims of Removal
Venezuelan President Maduro has repeatedly accused the U.S. of attempting to remove him from power in order to gain access to Venezuela’s substantial oil reserves, among the largest in the world. This claim suggests a core motivation behind the escalating tensions, highlighting the strategic importance of Venezuela’s oil resources to both sides.