Gunfire and Drones Reported Near Venezuela’s Presidential Palace Amid Political Crisis.
Tensions flared near Caracas’ Miraflores presidential palace on Monday as gunfire and drone sightings were reported following the weekend US capture of deposed leader Nicolas Maduro. Authorities said the situation was under control, though the exact cause of the gunfire remains unclear.
The incidents occurred hours after Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as interim president. Unidentified drones flying over the palace prompted security forces to fire in response. CNN reported the gunfire may have stemmed from a “misunderstanding” among security personnel.
Meanwhile, Maduro appeared in a New York federal court on drug-related charges, pleading not guilty alongside his wife, Cilia Flores. The couple faces US allegations of involvement in a narco-terrorism conspiracy, with the next court date set for March 17.
The weekend raid, executed by American forces, drew global attention, marking a bold US move toward regime change. Outside the courthouse, both pro- and anti-Maduro protesters gathered. Rodriguez and her brother, Jorge Rodriguez, reaffirmed their support for Maduro and pledged to seek his return through legal and political channels.
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