Gunfire Reported Near Venezuela’s Miraflores Palace

Gunfire Reported Near Venezuela’s Miraflores Palace (Full Transcript)

CNN verified videos showing anti-aircraft fire in Caracas; officials cite security miscommunication and a reported drone sighting as a trigger.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: Gunfire broke out overnight close to the presidential palace in Venezuela's capital, Caracas. CNN has verified videos posted on social media where you can see anti-aircraft fire over the city. Officials say it looks like this all started because of a miscommunication between security groups operating near the presidential palace. In one of the videos CNN reviewed, someone can be heard saying a drone spotted in the area was fired upon by members of the Miraflores police and palace security. The White House told CNN it is watching the situation but noted, quote, the U.S. is not involved.

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Gunfire erupted overnight near Venezuela’s presidential palace in Caracas. CNN verified social-media videos showing anti-aircraft fire over the city. Officials suggest the incident stemmed from a miscommunication among security groups operating near the palace. In one video, a voice claims a drone was spotted and fired upon by Miraflores police and palace security. The White House said it is monitoring the situation and that the U.S. is not involved.

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Gunfire and Anti-Aircraft Fire Reported Near Caracas Palace

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Neutral: The passage is a factual news report describing an overnight security incident, with cautious language and no overtly emotive framing beyond noting concern and monitoring.

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Question 1:
What did officials say likely triggered the gunfire near Venezuela’s presidential palace?
A coordinated foreign attack
A miscommunication between security groups
A planned military parade
A citywide power outage
Correct Answer:
A miscommunication between security groups

Question 2:
What did CNN verify in videos posted on social media?
A protest march entering the palace grounds
Anti-aircraft fire over Caracas
An explosion inside the presidential palace
U.S. troops landing at an airport
Correct Answer:
Anti-aircraft fire over Caracas

Question 3:
What did the White House tell CNN about the situation?
The U.S. is deploying advisors
The U.S. is not involved but is watching
The U.S. confirmed responsibility
The U.S. closed its embassy
Correct Answer:
The U.S. is not involved but is watching

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