At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuela's Caracas
This story raises questions about governance, accountability, and American values.
The mainstream framing treats the Caracas explosions like an ominous mystery, with a wink toward “U. S. escalation.
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At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.It was not immediately clear what was behind the explosions. Venezuela’s government, the Pentagon and White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.People in various neighborhoods rushed to the streets.
Some could be seen in the distance from various areas of Caracas.This comes as the U.S. military has been targeting, in recent days, alleged drug-smuggling boats. On Friday, Venezuela said it was open to negotiating an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking.
The South American country’s President Nicolás Maduro also said in a pretaped interview aired Thursday that the U.S. wants to force a government change in Venezuela and ga...
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The mainstream framing treats the Caracas explosions like an ominous mystery, with a wink toward “U.S. escalation.” That reflex matters, because it smuggles in the assumption that America is the destabilizer and Maduro is merely reacting to events.
But Venezuela is not a normal state caught in the crossfire. Maduro has been charged with narco-terrorism, and his regime has long blurred the line between government and cartel. When U.S. forces target drug-smuggling operations, that is not “regime change” by default. It is disrupting criminal networks that poison our communities.
The real conservative concern is rule of law and public trust. Any operation linked to the U.S. should be transparent where possible, disciplined, and tied to clear objectives, not vibes and leaks. Iran’s interest underscores the national security stakes.
If Venezuela wants negotiation, start with verifiable cooperation. Institutional stability comes from accountability, not propaganda.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.