Shooting Reported Near Caracas’ Miraflores Palace, Venezuela
Late Monday night, January 5, residents of Caracas, Venezuela, reported gunfire near the Miraflores Palace. The motives behind this exchange of shots remain unclear. Reports indicated the presence of multiple drones flying over the palace, which triggered a response from armed individuals, inciting panic among the capital’s inhabitants.
Shooting Incident Near Miraflores Palace
According to sources from Noticias Caracol, government buildings in central Caracas were evacuated as a precaution. Nearby businesses and locations were also closed, leaving patrons and residents trapped as they awaited the situation to stabilize.
Drone Activity and Military Response
The origin of the drones is still unknown. Social media platforms have been inundated with videos showing families and civilians fleeing from the gunfire in search of safety. Reports suggest that Venezuelan military personnel affiliated with the government may have been firing at these drones.
- Location: Miraflores Palace, Caracas
- Date: January 5, 2026
- Response: Evacuations of government offices and nearby businesses
Military Presence and Vigilance
In the aftermath of the incident, military vehicles were seen on Avenue Urdaneta, monitoring the area for any further developments. This clash comes just hours after Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez was sworn in as interim president of Venezuela. Her appointment occurred amid heightened tensions following recent military actions by the U.S. government.
This dramatic series of events adds to the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, which has seen increased conflict and instability. As authorities continue to assess the situation, further information will be released to the public.
Stay tuned for updates on this evolving story.
