Fresh questions have emerged after multiple explosions were reported in Caracas during the early hours of Saturday, with eyewitnesses describing smoke rising from key military installations across Venezuela’s capital. The developments have intensified speculation over whether the United States military had any role in the incident.
According to The New York Times, a spokeswoman for the U.S. military in Washington acknowledged reports of explosions in Caracas but said she had no comment regarding any American involvement. The statement neither confirmed nor denied a U.S. role, leaving the situation open-ended as investigations continue.
Eyewitnesses cited by the New York Times reported seeing smoke emerging from major Venezuelan military sites, including the La Carlota military airbase and the Fuerte Tiuna military base, both located within Caracas. These facilities are among the most strategically important in the country, which has further fueled concerns about the nature and origin of the blasts.
The Venezuelan government has not issued an immediate, detailed explanation of what caused the explosions. However, the incident comes at a sensitive moment in relations between Venezuela and the United States. In recent days, U.S. forces have been active in the Caribbean, targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Caracas.
