"The southern area of the city, near a major military base, is reportedly without electricity. Explosions have been heard and plumes of smoke are rising in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent there, amid spiralling tensions with the United States. The Reuters news agency also reports loud noises were being heard in Caracas in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to witnesses. The Associated Press news agency reported at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas."
"In recent days, Venezuela indicated it was open to negotiating a deal with the US to combat drug trafficking, President Nicolas Maduro said, even as he remained silent on a reported CIA-led strike on his country last week. The latest statement, made during an interview that aired on Thursday, came as Maduro has struck a more conciliatory tone towards the US amid Washington's months-long sanctions and military pressure campaign. Still, Maduro renewed his allegations that the US is trying to topple his government and gain access"
Explosions, loud noises and plumes of smoke were reported in Caracas, with at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft heard and witnessed. The southern area near a major military base experienced power outages. Venezuela signaled openness to negotiating with the US on combating drug trafficking while remaining publicly silent on a reported CIA-led strike. President Nicolas Maduro adopted a more conciliatory tone toward the US amid months-long sanctions and military pressure, but reiterated allegations that the US seeks to topple his government and access Venezuelan oil reserves. US military strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats reportedly killed at least five people.
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