Government buildings in Caracas began evacuating on January 5 following drone attacks near the Miraflores Presidential Palace. The incident affected ministries and other government offices throughout the city center, while businesses and neighborhoods close to the epicenter of the clashes were shuttered. Residents and shoppers remained inside until security personnel stabilized the situation.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the origin of the drones or any potential casualties, nor have they issued official comments on the event. Earlier reports indicated that shots were heard in the Miraflores Palace area, with unofficial accounts suggesting a drone flew over the presidential residence shortly before the incident occurred.
