National Emergency Declared In Venezuela; Rubio Says No Further Actions
Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Authority has banned US commercial flights in Venezuelan airspace over ongoing military activity ahead of explosions in Caracas. Smoke could be seen rising from the hangar of a military base in Caracas.
People in various neighbourhoods rushed to the streets. Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro had ordered all national defence plans to be implemented and declared a state of external disturbance.
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The Venezuelan government called on its supporters to take to the streets. At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were reportedly heard around 2 am (local time) Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. The attacks took place in Caracas and the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira, the Venezuelan government said in a statement, as per Reuters.
Following the strikes, Donald Trump confirmed on Truth Social that the “US has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader.” He also said that Maduro and his wife have been captured and flown out of the country.
Venezuela’s government had accused the US of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states.
The blasts came as the US military has been targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats. On Friday, Venezuela said it was open to negotiating an agreement with the US to combat drug trafficking.
