NewsFeedExplosions and smoke were reported across Venezuela’s capital Caracas, with power outages near a key military base and reports of low-flying aircraft amid spiralling tensions with the US. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman explains what we know so far.Published On 3 Jan 2026
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SAT · 2026-01-03 · 07:10 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0103-5419
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Explosions heard over Venezuelan capital Caracas amid US tensions
On January 3, 2026, explosions and smoke were reported in Caracas, Venezuela. The events occurred amid heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-03 · 07:10 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On January 3, 2026, explosions and smoke were reported in Caracas, Venezuela. The events occurred amid heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States. Power outages were also reported near a key military base in the capital city. There were also reports of low-flying aircraft over Caracas. Al Jazeera reported on the situation, with Lucia Newman providing details as they became available. The cause of the explosions and the extent of the damage remain unclear.
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Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman explains what we know so far.
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Explosions and smoke were reported across Venezuela’s capital Caracas.
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Tensions with the US are spiralling.
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Power outages occurred near a key military base.
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Reports of low-flying aircraft were received.
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