Seven blasts hit Venezuela capital causing widespread panic

Chaos erupted in the Venezuelan capital early Saturday morning as a series of loud blasts shook the city. Reports indicate that at least seven distinct explosions occurred around 2:00 am local time, sending terrified residents rushing out of their homes and into the streets.

Witnesses in Caracas described a terrifying scene where the roar of low-flying aircraft mixed with the sound of detonations. Thick columns of smoke were seen rising over the southern sector of the city, an area known for housing a major military base. Following the incident, large parts of this southern district reportedly went dark due to an abrupt power outage.

Social media platforms were quickly flooded with videos capturing the moment the Caracas explosions hit, showing flashes of light and the subsequent confusion among the local population. While the visual evidence is circulating rapidly, neither the Pentagon in the United States nor the Venezuelan government has released an official statement regarding the cause of the blasts as of this morning.

This security incident occurs against a backdrop of heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States. US President Donald Trump has recently intensified pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s administration. This pressure campaign has included strict economic sanctions, an increased military presence in the region, and open threats of ground operations to force a regime change.

Furthermore, recent US operations have targeted dozens of vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, accusing them of drug trafficking. Just last October, the US administration authorized the CIA to conduct operations within Venezuela aimed at curbing illegal drug trade and migration. It remains unclear if Saturday's events are connected to these ongoing geopolitical frictions. Authorities are expected to release more details as the smoke clears and the situation is assessed.

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