Gunfire Erupts Near Venezuelan Palace as Opposition Plans Return

Gunfire was reported near the presidential palace in Caracas on January 6. This follows the arrest and transfer to the United States of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The arrest was part of a U.S. military operation. It has caused major political tensions in Venezuela. In a related development, the country's main opposition leader has announced plans to return. The leader, who was previously barred, signaled an imminent homecoming. The situation in the capital remains uncertain. The connection between the palace gunfire and the political announcements is unclear.