Venezuela Blames US For Explosions In Caracas, Declares Emergency | Top Updates

Caracas was jolted awake in the early hours of Saturday after a series of powerful explosions echoed across the Venezuelan capital, sending thick columns of smoke into the night sky and triggering widespread fear and confusion. The blasts, witnessed by residents and captured in images and videos circulating online, come at a time of sharply rising tensions between Venezuela and the United States.

According to reports, the explosions were heard around 2 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Residents described the experience as chaotic, with some calling the blasts “insane.” Journalists on the ground said the detonations were accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flying overhead, adding to speculation about the nature of the incident.

Multiple explosions shake Caracas: Loud blasts were reported across Venezuela’s capital in the early hours of Saturday, with residents describing the scenes as “insane.” Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising over several parts of the city. Blasts reported around 2 a.m.: According to AFP journalists, explosions were heard around 2 a.m.