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

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Published Jan. 3, 2026, 1:45 a.m. ET

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.

Pedestrians run after explosions were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.Pedestrians run after explosions were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. AP

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

This comes as the US military has been targeting in recent days alleged drug-smuggling boats.

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