By Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS — World LGBT News & Breaking Military
Explosions echoed across the Venezuelan capital Caracas early Saturday morning as tensions with the United States continue to escalate. Witnesses reported loud blasts and rising plumes of smoke in the southern sector of the city, near a major military base, while parts of the region were reportedly left without electricity.
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According to an Al Jazeera correspondent stationed in Caracas, residents in the affected neighborhoods heard multiple explosions in quick succession, signaling an abrupt and violent disruption to normal life in the city. Locals captured footage of blinding flashes and rising smoke columns, sparking fear and uncertainty among civilians.
The Reuters news agency also confirmed reports of loud noises in the early hours of Saturday, citing multiple eyewitness accounts from within the Venezuelan capital. As of reporting, there has been no official confirmation from Venezuelan authorities regarding the source of the explosions, leaving speculation to mount amid already fraught diplomatic relations with the United States.
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Observers and geopolitical analysts have raised concerns that the incident could further strain ties between Caracas and Washington, which have been under pressure due to ongoing disputes over economic sanctions, foreign policy stances, and regional influence.
Local hospitals and emergency services have been placed on alert as more information continues to emerge. The situation remains fluid, with residents and officials alike awaiting clarification on the causes and implications of the detonations that have shaken Caracas at dawn.
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