Venezuela said on Saturday it was under attack by the United States, as explosions were heard across the country, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency.
Venezuela rejects “military aggression” by the United States, the government of President Nicolas Maduro said in a statement.
Attacks took place in the capital of Caracas and the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira, the statement added, prompting Mr Maduro to declare a state of emergency and call on social and political forces to “activate mobilisation plans”.
The Venezuelan National Armed Forces and police are “deployed to guarantee sovereignty and peace”, a statement from the presidency said.
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