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At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuela’s Caracas

Jan 2, 2026, 10:33 PM | Updated: Jan 3, 2026, 7:36 pm

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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS


CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.

Venezuela’s government did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

People in various neighborhoods rushed to the streets. Some could be seen in the distance from various areas of Caracas.

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