January 3, 2026 12:56 PM
Column of smoke seen, loud noises heard in Venezuelan capital
Airplanes and loud noises could be heard and a column of smoke was visible in Caracas early on Saturday, Reuters witnesses said, while power was out in the south of the Venezuelan capital, near a major military base. The cause and precise locations of the disturbances were not immediately clear. Videos circulating on social media showed multiple explosions across Caracas. Reuters could not immediately verify the videos. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised land operations in Ven...