Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared a state of emergency following what his government terms an “extremely serious military aggression” by the United States on the capital, Caracas.
The declaration came early Saturday after residents reported multiple explosions and sounds resembling aircraft flyovers in the city around 2 am. An AFP journalist confirmed the disturbances.
In an official statement, Maduro’s administration condemned the action. “Venezuela rejects, repudiates, and denounces before the international community the extremely serious military aggression perpetrated by the current government of the United States of America against Venezuelan territory and people,” the government said.
Reports from the scene indicate at least seven explosions were heard, causing panic. A Reuters report noted a blackout in southern Caracas near a major military base.
While the White House and Pentagon have not officially confirmed U.S. involvement, American media outlets CBS News and Fox News, citing anonymous Trump administration officials, reported that the United States was behind the attack.
The incident follows recent threats by U.S. President Donald Trump, who warned of potential strikes against Venezuela. Earlier in the week, Trump confirmed that Washington had conducted initial land strikes, targeting a dock area allegedly used for drug trafficking.
