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Gunfire and explosions were reported late Monday near the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela’s official presidential complex, following the swearing-in of Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president after President Nicolas Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces over the weekend.
Footage shared on social media, though unverified, appeared to show heavily armed personnel and military vehicles surrounding the palace. Armed men were seen patrolling adjacent streets while civilians fled or sought shelter.
According to local media, the incident began around 8 p.m. local time (12 a.m. GMT), shortly after unidentified drones were spotted circling the palace. The source of the gunfire has not been officially confirmed, and no group has claimed responsibility.
No casualties have been reported, and authorities have not issued statements regarding damage to government buildings. Several sites were evacuated as a precaution. Reports suggest the situation was brought under control shortly after it began.
Preliminary reports indicate that the situation was quickly brought under control, with several key government buildings evacuated as a precaution.
The incident follows a rapid shift in Venezuela’s leadership. Earlier the same day, Vice President Rodriguez was sworn in as acting president following the capture of Maduro and First Lady Celia Flores by U.S. military forces during a high-profile operation over the weekend.
The U.S. government has stated it is closely monitoring the unfolding developments in Venezuela. "The U.S. is not involved," a senior White House official told local media outlets, responding to speculation of Washington’s role in the latest unrest.
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