Multiple explosions occurred in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, according to reports published on January 3, 2026. The United States confirmed awareness of the incidents but the Trump administration did not issue an immediate response. Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed on social media that Caracas was under bomb attack and warned the world that missiles had been used against Venezuela, though he did not name any country. He also called for United Nations intervention.

The explosions come amid heightened regional tension. For several months, the United States has been conducting naval operations in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean targeting drug trafficking, resulting in 115 deaths. Thousands of U.S. troops and several naval vessels have been deployed in the area, and President Trump has hinted at a possible military operation. The Caracas explosions occurred against this backdrop of military activity and diplomatic strain.

The situation remains fluid, with no official attribution or confirmation of responsibility for the explosions at the time of reporting.