Venezuela's Maduro Declares National Emergency After Caracas Hit by Explosions, Smoke Seen in Capital [U.S. Official Says it's U.S.]

Channel News Asia ^ | 03 Jan 2026

[nickcarraway]

At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2am local time on Saturday (Jan 3) in Caracas, while Venezuela's government says attacks also took place in the states of Miranda, Aragua and La ‌Guaira.

Venezuela rejects "military aggression" by the United States, the government of President Nicolas Maduro said in a statement early on Saturday (Jan 3).

SNIP

It was not immediately clear what was behind the explosions. Venezuela’s government, the Pentagon and White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment. ⁠However, a US official told Reuters early on Saturday that the US is carrying out strikes inside Venezuela. The official, who was speaking on the ‌condition of anonymity, did not provide details.

[Spitzensparkin1]

Maduro and wife captured by US special Forces and flown out of the country.
Just announced by President Trump.

SS1

[SaveFerris]

Fox News

Maduro has been CAPTURED (along with his wife)

According to the White House

[GonzoII]

MADURO ALONG WITH HIS WIFE HAVE BEEN CAPTURED BY US FORCES AND FLOW OUT OF THE COUNTRY-—TRUTH SOCIAL

[Polanski]

LOL

[CFW]

[noiseman]

None of our business! This will cause World War III! Death and destruction everywhere! Cats and dogs…living together!!!

Whew!…Sorry about that…I had a psychotic break and thought I was Tucker Carlson for a moment.

[Celtic Conservative]

That was a stunningly accurate imitation.

CC

[clearcarbon]

"Venezuela's Maduro Declares National Emergency After Caracas Hit by Explosions,"

He regards himself highly.

[Texas Eagle]

Former President Nicolaus Maduro's Press Secretary, Miss Emily Litella has issued a follow-up release:

"Never mind."

[Enterprise]

Well done!

[Theophilus]

There is no substitute for complete and decisve victory!
May God bless the people of a feee and prosperous Venezuela!

[Churchillspirit]

First reference on this thread to "the people".

Hope the duly elected leaders will take charge now.

[Deo volente]

LOL.

[Enterprise]

Ditto!

[PGalt]

Narco terrorist Maduro is concerned.

[DAC21]

Interesting how this will play out. There are plenty of dead enders on the take at all levels of the Govermint and military. They have plenty to lose as well like food and electricity, lol.

[Kudsman]

Happens to all of us sometimes before that first cup of Joe. Welcome back. Lol.

[Jan_Sobieski]

Petrodollar wars have just ratcheted up

[brooklin]

His security detail must have been in our employment some how.