Shots fired near Venezuelan presidential palace, govt buildings evacuated
Xinhua | Updated: 2026-01-06 08:47
CARACAS -- Gunfire was heard near Venezuela's presidential palace, media reports said on Monday.
Venezuelan government buildings were evacuated amid the incident.
The situation was under control, according to a source close to the government.
The source added that unidentified drones flew over the presidential palace in central Caracas, prompting security forces to open fire in response.
