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Large explosions heard in Caracas, capital of Venezuela

Xinhua | Updated: 2026-01-03 14:20
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Large explosions are heard early Saturday in Caracas, capital of Venezuela. [Photo/CCTV]

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Large explosions heard in Caracas, capital of Venezuela

Large explosions were heard early Saturday in Caracas, capital of Venezuela.

The cause of the explosions is unclear, while videos circulating on social media show smoke columns.

Partial disruptions to telecommunication services were reported in Venezuela's capital following sounds of explosions.

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Low-flying aircraft were spotted, and clouds of smoke were seen following loud explosion sounds early Saturday in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.

Photos and videos circulating on social media showed smoke rising from multiple locations in the capital, with residents seen fleeing in the streets. The authenticity of this information could not be immediately verified.

Reports said brief power outages occurred in some areas, including a military base in Caracas.

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