Caracas, Venezuela and Explosions
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Aircraft, explosions, and smoke were seen across Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, from about 2 a.m.
Multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft shook Caracas, Venezuela, around 2 am local time on Saturday. The government has not responded to these events, which prompted residents from various neighborhoods to take to the streets in confusion and fear.
A string of loud, window-rattling explosions tore through Caracas early Saturday morning, jolting residents awake and knocking out power in parts of the Venezuelan capital. At least seven blasts were reported just before 2 a.
Videos posted on social media showed huge explosions in Caracas. La Carlota, a small airport used for military and private flights in the city, appeared to be hit by blasts, according to the footage,
Multiple explosions were reported in Caracas early Saturday, with residents saying at least two key military installation may have been hit, although the government of President Nicolás Maduro remained silent.
Maduro declares a state of emergency and accuses the U.S. of military aggression amid reports of overnight blasts and air activity.
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Caracas Explosions Follow US Claims of Maduro Arrest; Venezuela Denies, World Watches Closely
Powerful explosions shook Caracas, Venezuela, leading to widespread panic and power outages. Reports indicate at least seven explosions occurred near military installations, with claims of a US-led operation to arrest President Nicolás Maduro fueling an international crisis.
NBC News Senior Producer Geraldine Cols Azócar shares reporting from her family living in Caracas who is sheltering after witnessing explosions in the city. They described seeing planes and helicopters overhead and what appeared to be bombs dropping.