CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. The government accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states.

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Venezuela’s government, in the statement, called on its supporters to take to the streets.

“People to the streets!” the statement said. “The Bolivarian Government calls on all social and political forces in the country to activate mobilization plans and repudiate this imperialist attack.”

The statement added that President Nicolás Maduro had “ordered all national defense plans to be implemented” and declared “a state of external disturbance.” That state of emergency gives him the power to suspend people’s rights and expand the role of the armed forces.

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    For every supposed “Venezuelan celebrating in Venezuela” there are ten frightened that their country is being invaded. Maduro was democratically elected by the people of Venezuela, the majority literally want him there.

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        The Bolivarian revolution counted with the wide support of the people since its inception, and this support only dwindled recently because of extreme economic sanctions by the US. The Bolivarian revolution therefore has the popular support of the people until the sanctions are lifted and the Venezuelan people can carry out free elections free from external interference.