🔗 Share this article Detonations and Low-Altitude Aircraft Witnessed in Venezuelan Capital Caracas Witness testimonies circulated of numerous blasts and the roar of low-altitude planes in the Venezuelan capital in the early hours of the weekend. This event has sparked allegations from the Venezuelan government and demands for international scrutiny. Venezuela Blames Washington of Military Action Venezuela's socialist administration has blamed the United States of what it calls "foreign aggression," claiming that former President Donald Trump allegedly ordered attacks against the Latin American country. In an public announcement, the government confirmed that attacks had hit Caracas and several other provinces: Miranda, La Guaira state, and Aragua. "Our sole aim of these strikes is to gain control of Venezuela's strategic resources, in particular its petroleum and resources," Venezuela declared. Caracas appealed to the world to denounce the actions, which it labeled a "clear infringement of global law" that put millions of lives in peril. Reports of Explosions and Defense Sites Targeted Eyewitnesses spoke of experiencing roughly several explosions around 2 a.m. in the morning. People in various neighborhoods reportedly ran into the streets outside. "Everything shook. This is horrible. We experienced explosions and jets in the distance," stated one local. Black smoke was reported pouring from key army bases in Caracas: the La Carlota military airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna army base, where leader Maduro is believed to reside. Global Condemnation The leader of neighboring Colombia, Gustavo Petro, stated on a social platform that "Right now they are bombing Venezuela... attacking it with rockets." He demanded an swift emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. The Colombian government, which just became a member of the Security Council, stated it would activate operational protocols at its shared border with Venezuela. Context The reported attacks follow a prolonged pressure campaign by the Trump administration against the Venezuelan government. Beginning in August, authorities reported a significant American military presence off Venezuela's northern coast and a series of strikes on boats linked to narco-trafficking. The government has stated "the implementation of emergency" and commanded all defense protocols to be initiated. It has also called on its citizens to protest and "reject this imperialist act." US authorities and the Pentagon have not immediately responded to inquiries for clarification regarding the events.