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Colombian President Claims US is Bombing Caracas

Published January 3, 2026, 08:20
Colombian President Claims US is Bombing Caracas

The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, has claimed that the United States of America is bombing Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Petro has called for an immediate meeting of the UN Security Council. Reports indicate that strong explosions and power outages were heard in the area around a major military base. US President Donald Trump has mentioned the possibility of ground strikes against Venezuela and stated that the days of President Nicolás Maduro are 'numbered'.