US EditionVenezuelan security forces open fire on drones flying near presidential palace: Report
Security forces responded to unidentified drones near the Miraflores Palace with small-arms and anti-aircraft fire amid confusion after Maduro's ouster, lasting roughly one minute, witnesses said.
- On Monday evening, intense gunfire and anti-aircraft blasts were reported near the Miraflores presidential palace, with social-media footage capturing continuous fire over central Caracas.
- Unidentified drones flew over the Miraflores palace, prompting security forces to open fire around 8:00 pm, following a U.S. operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
- Videos captured motorbikes and armed civilians circling Miraflores and armed figures moving nearby, while Bloomberg reported Jan 5 security forces and pro-government colectivos roaming the capital.
- A source close to the government said the situation was under control after reported shots as Venezuela's Supreme Court appointed Delcy Rodríguez interim president and Nicolás Maduro remained detained in Brooklyn.
- The developments feed broader geopolitical tensions as reconstruction and legitimacy questions loom; U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the U.S. would help rebuild Venezuela, noting elections could take up to 18 months.
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A "Misunderstanding" that Set Off Alarm Bells: What Is Known About Last Night's Incidents in Caracas
By CNN en Español: In a Venezuela still under extreme tension following the surprise US military attack on Caracas over the weekend, unease returned to the capital Monday night with gunfire heard near the seat of government, while security forces continued patrolling the city. The shots were reported near Urdaneta Avenue, close to Miraflores Palace, according to a resident who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity. Other videos verified by CNN …
Gunfire and anti-aircraft fire seen overnight in Caracas
Gunfire rang out in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, on Monday night. Video verified by CNN shows anti-aircraft fire above the city. Officials say the incident was caused by a miscommunication between security forces operating near the presidential palace.
According to testimonials and reports from the local media, shots were reported near the Venezuelan presidential palace, in the capital Caracas. The authorities subsequently...
Gunfire heard near Venezuelan presidential palace
Gunfire was heard near the Venezuelan presidential palace on Monday (5 January), days after US forces captured and deposed Nicolas Maduro. The shots were sparked by a “misunderstanding” between different government forces in Caracas, according to CNN. The presidential guard allegedly had no knowledge that drones belonging to state agencies were undertaking surveillance, and opened fire before being informed. A White House official told CNN “the …
Gunshots near Caracas' Presidential Palace amounted to nothing important
Gunshots were heard in Caracas on Monday at around 8 pm near the Miraflores presidential palace, prompting speculations as to the motives behind the havoc. Later unofficial reports pointed to a succession of misunderstandings resulting in a friendly fire clash.
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