Caracas Under Fire: Massive Explosions Rock Venezuela Capital Amid Rising US Tensions
Series of explosions rock Caracas, Venezuela on Jan 3, 2026. Fortuna military base and La Carlota airport reportedly hit amid escalating tensions with the Trump administration.
The ground shook and the sky turned a haunting orange as a series of explosions rocked the heart of Venezuela on January 3, 2026. Witnesses in the capital, Caracas, reported multiple blasts followed by widespread blackouts, marking a dangerous escalation in a region already on edge due to friction with the United States.
Caracas Explosions Venezuela 2026: Military Bases Targeted
Reports from Al Jazeera indicate that the blasts occurred near Fortuna, a strategic military installation in the capital. The Associated Press noted at least seven explosions, while footage showed thick smoke billowing from La Carlota airport. While the Pentagon and the White House haven't commented yet, the presence of low-flying aircraft has fueled speculation about external involvement.
Journalist Sisi De Flavis described hearing a sound like a massive truck crash followed by intense ground shaking. "The skies started to lit up. Then there was a ball of orange fire glowing," she told Al Jazeera.
Trump’s Strategy and Maduro’s Defiance
President Donald Trump recently labeled the Venezuelan government as "narcoterrorists" and threatened strikes on targets linked to drug trafficking. Earlier this week, the US confirmed a strike on a Venezuelan docking area, the first known attack of its kind. Meanwhile, Nicolas Maduro claims these actions are a pretext for the US to seize oil reserves.
The US seeks to impose themselves through threats, intimidation and force.
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