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03-01-2026
At least seven explosions were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, accompanied by low-flying aircraft. The Trump administration confirmed that President Trump ordered strikes on sites inside Venezuela. The explosions come amid heightened tensions between the US and Venezuela, with the US accusing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's regime of collaborating with drug traffickers. The US has been exerting pressure on Venezuela, including deploying thousands of troops and naval vessels to the region. Maduro has denied the allegations and accused the US of seeking to force a government change and gain access to Venezuela's oil reserves.
Entities: Venezuela, Caracas, United States, Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
A CNN team witnessed multiple explosions in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, on January 3, 2026. Venezuela's government accused the US of 'grave military aggression' and President Nicolás Maduro signed a state of emergency. The cause of the explosions is unclear, but the US has been pressuring Venezuela under President Donald Trump, including recent military actions against alleged drug trafficking networks. The international community is reacting, with Colombia's President Gustavo Petro calling for an immediate UN meeting.
Entities: Venezuela, US, Caracas, Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
Multiple explosions rocked the Venezuelan capital Caracas on January 3, 2026, with reports of blasts in other locations including La Guaira and Higuerote. The Venezuelan government accused the US of carrying out a 'grave military aggression' and President Nicolás Maduro signed a state of emergency. The cause of the explosions is unclear, but US President Donald Trump had previously warned of taking action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela. Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for the UN to 'meet immediately' in response to the explosions.
Entities: Venezuela, Caracas, US, Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
Multiple explosions were heard in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, on Saturday night, with some areas experiencing power outages. A CNN team witnessed the explosions and reported on the incident.
Entities: Caracas, Venezuela, CNN • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
At least seven explosions were reported in Caracas, Venezuela, early on Saturday, accompanied by low-flying aircraft. The U.S. military confirmed to Fox News that it is conducting strikes against Venezuela. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a Notice to Air Missions prohibiting all U.S. aircraft from operating within Venezuelan airspace. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had previously stated that his government was open to negotiating with the U.S. after months of American military pressure targeting drug trafficking networks tied to his government. The incident is part of a larger context of U.S.-Venezuela tensions, with the U.S. having been targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.
Entities: Venezuela, Caracas, United States, Nicolás Maduro, U.S. military • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared a state of emergency on January 3, 2026, accusing the United States of 'very serious military aggression' after multiple explosions and aircraft-like sounds were reported in Caracas. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banned US commercial flights in Venezuela airspace due to 'ongoing military activity.' US officials confirmed to Reuters that the US was carrying out strikes inside Venezuela, while US media outlets CBS News and Fox News reported that US forces were involved in the strikes. Maduro's government denounced the alleged US aggression, stating that it was an 'extremely serious military aggression perpetrated by the current government of the United States of America against Venezuelan territory and people.' The situation unfolded with reports of residents evacuating buildings near the Miraflores presidential palace and loud noises heard across the capital.
Entities: Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela, United States, Caracas, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
Venezuela's government accuses the US of attacking civilian and military sites after multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported in Caracas, leaving several areas without power. The incidents occurred as US President Donald Trump had deployed a navy task force to the Caribbean and raised the possibility of ground strikes against Venezuela. The Venezuelan government claims the US is seeking to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro because of Venezuela's large oil reserves. The US has been pressuring Venezuela by closing its airspace, imposing sanctions, and seizing tankers loaded with Venezuelan oil. The US has also carried out numerous strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, targeting alleged drug smugglers.
Entities: Venezuela, United States, Caracas, Donald Trump, Nicolas Maduro • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
Multiple explosions and fires were reported in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, on January 3, 2026, with the cause of the blasts unknown. The explosions occurred as the United States has been increasing pressure on the Venezuelan government of Nicolás Maduro, who the Trump administration accuses of leading a drug cartel. A journalist in Caracas reported waking to two explosions at the La Carlota military airport, and relatives sent videos showing multiple explosions in different parts of the city. Maduro has not responded immediately, but in a pre-taped interview, he expressed openness to negotiating an agreement with the U.S. to combat drug trafficking.
Entities: Venezuela, Caracas, Nicolás Maduro, United States, Trump administration • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, amid heightened tensions between Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and the US. The Venezuelan government accused the US of attacking civilian and military sites, while the US has not publicly commented on the incident. The explosions caused power outages, sent plumes of smoke and fire into the air, and prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to ban US flights over Venezuela.
Entities: Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela, Caracas, United States, President Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
The Venezuelan government has accused the United States of carrying out military attacks in Caracas and other parts of the country, following large explosions reported at a military base. President Nicolás Maduro has declared a state of emergency in response. The US has been involved in a pressure campaign against Maduro's government, including seizing tankers carrying Venezuelan crude and conducting drone strikes. The US military has also amassed troops and equipment in the Caribbean. The Venezuelan government has denounced the US actions as 'imperialist aggression.' The White House has declined to comment on the reports.
Entities: Venezuela, United States, Nicolás Maduro, Caracas, Miranda • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
Residents in Caracas, Venezuela reported multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft on Saturday morning. At least seven explosions were heard around 2am local time, with smoke seen rising from a military base hangar. The cause of the blasts is unclear, and the Venezuelan government, Pentagon, and White House have not commented. People in various neighborhoods rushed to the streets, with some describing the ground shaking and feeling the air hit them. Venezuelan state television continued its programming without interruption, airing a report on Venezuelan music and art.
Entities: Caracas, Venezuela, US military, Pentagon, White House • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
Venezuela's authoritarian government has accused the US of launching an 'imperial aggression' after multiple loud explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported in Caracas, the capital, on Saturday morning. The government claims that the US, under the order of former President Donald Trump, is attempting to 'seize control' of Venezuela's strategic resources, including oil and minerals. The explosions were reported in Caracas and three other states: Miranda, La Guaira, and Aragua. The Venezuelan government has called on the international community to denounce the alleged attack, which it says is a flagrant violation of international law. The Colombian president has called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting in response to the situation.
Entities: Venezuela, US, Donald Trump, Caracas, Nicolás Maduro • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
Venezuela's authoritarian government accuses the US of launching a series of attacks against civilian and military targets in the country, after explosions rocked the capital, Caracas, before dawn on Saturday. The government urged citizens to rise up against the assault, claiming that the US was trying to seize control of Venezuela's strategic resources. The US media reported that Donald Trump had ordered the strikes, but the White House and Pentagon did not respond to requests for comment. At least seven explosions were heard, and people in various neighborhoods rushed to the street. The explosions come after a five-month US pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Entities: Venezuela, US, Caracas, Donald Trump, Nicolás Maduro • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-01-2026
The Venezuelan capital, Caracas, experienced explosions and low-flying aircraft on January 3, 2026, with multiple locations affected, including the Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base. The cause of the explosions is unclear, but the Trump administration has escalated a military confrontation with President Nicolás Maduro's government in recent weeks. Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the 'aggression against Venezuela' and called for a UN Security Council meeting. The US has moved military hardware to the region and has pursued oil tankers off the Venezuelan coast, with President Trump accusing Maduro of heading a narco-trafficking gang.
Entities: Venezuela, Caracas, Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base, La Carlota, Nicolás Maduro • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
