Explosions Reported in Venezuela’s Capital

New York Times - World ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Anatoly KurmanaevJanuary 3, 2026 at 07:55 AM

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Explosions were reported in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with the cause of the blasts currently unknown. The incident follows months of increasing pressure from the United States on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom the U.S. government accuses of leading a "narco-terrorist" state and controlling drug trafficking groups. The U.S. military has increased its presence in the Caribbean since late August, engaging in operations against vessels allegedly involved in drug smuggling. These actions have resulted in numerous deaths and have been criticized as potential extrajudicial killings. The situation is ongoing, and further updates are expected.

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Since late August, the Pentagon has amassed troops, aircraft and warships in the Caribbean.

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The State Department has branded Maduro the head of a “narco-terrorist” state.

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Explosions were reported in Venezuela’s capital of Caracas on Saturday.

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The U.S. military has attacked many small vessels that U.S. officials maintained were smuggling drugs, killing at least 105 people.

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The United States has been building pressure on Nicolás Maduro for months.

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Russia 30% Pentagon 50% State Department 60% Donald Trump ×270% Caracas ×280% United States ×385% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×490% Venezuela ×495%

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venezuela 90% explosions 90% nicolás maduro 80% united states 70% drug smuggling 60% extrajudicial killings 50% armed conflict 50% narco-terrorist 40%