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Explosions and Aircraft Reported in Caracas Amid Claims of Attack
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Explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported in Caracas around 2am on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Witnesses noted the presence of aircraft and explosions in the early hours, with a southern area near a major military base experiencing a power outage.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro took to social media to claim that Venezuela was under attack, stating that Caracas was being bombed with missiles. He called for an emergency United Nations Security Council session, noting that Colombia had become a member of the Council the previous day. Petro urged for an immediate meeting to establish the international legality of the aggression. Additionally, the PMU was activated in Cúcuta, and a border operational plan was put into effect.
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