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Venezuela Accuses US of Attacks on Political and Military Installations

Published January 3, 2026, 09:04
Venezuela Accuses US of Attacks on Political and Military Installations

Venezuela has accused the United States of attacks against political and military installations across the country, following explosions and aircraft overflights in Caracas. The explosions, heard in the early hours of the morning, caused a power outage in a southern area of the capital and a column of smoke. The Trump administration is reported to have been briefed on the events, but has not issued an official statement. President Nicolás Maduro rejected allegations of involvement in drug trafficking and accused the US of seeking a pretext for military intervention, with the ultimate goal of gaining access to Venezuela's rich oil reserves. He also left the door open for negotiations with Washington on drug control. One of the facilities reportedly hit is Fort Tiuna, a major military complex housing the Ministry of Defense and the Military Academy. The explosions caused concern among residents, with some reporting that their windows rattled from the force of the blasts. The situation is being closely monitored by international observers and foreign governments, as tensions between Venezuela and the US have escalated in recent months. Donald Trump has already deployed naval forces to the Caribbean and has left open the possibility of ground attacks, stating that Maduro's days are 'numbered'.