Venezuela’s government accuses the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states, as it rejects “military aggression” by Washington. The government of President Nicolas Maduro declared a national emergency following the series of attacks.
In a statement, the Venezuelan government said it “rejects, repudiates and denounces before the international community” what it called an attack by the US on “Venezuelan territory and population” in civilian and military locations in Caracas, as well as in the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira.
The statement follows reports that at least seven explosions were heard in Caracas at about 2am local time on Saturday, accompanied by the sound of low-flying aircraft.
The government said President Nicolas Maduro has ordered the implementation of national defence plans “at the appropriate time and circumstances”, in line with the constitution and national security laws.