Following reports of multiple explosions in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, President Nicolas Maduro declared a national emergency and ordered the mobilization of the population. Maduro accused the US of a “serious military attack”.

Initial reports indicate that the capital, Caracas, was attacked. The Venezuelan government says there have also been attacks on the city of La Guaira and the states of Miranda and Aragua. There is no more detailed information about the attacks and allegations. The US government has not yet commented.

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