At least seven explosions and the sound of low-flying aircraft have been heard in Venezuela's capital, Caracas.

Residents in the capital said they are seeing an increased presence of government security forces, as well as armed civilian paramilitaries loyal to the government.

The New York Times has been on the ground in the country since at least the 1880s, through celebration, suffering and political turmoil.

Gangs of armed pro-regime militants on motorbikes have taken over the streets of Caracas, hunting down Venezuelans who support the US’s audacious capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro, according to videos and on-the-ground accounts shared with The Post and multiple reports.

A photo of 21-year-old Mariana Camargo dashing through the streets of eastern Caracas as explosions boomed in the background was soon on front pages of major international outlets.

Security forces have boarded buses, searched phones and interrogated people, looking for evidence that they welcomed the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

By Marianna Parraga and Erin Banco HOUSTON/WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Government officials in Caracas and Washington are discussing exporting Venezuelan crude to refiners in the United States, five government,

In the aftermath of U.S. strikes and the capture of Maduro, Venezuelans are struggling to understand what just happened — and what might come next.

Far-left colectivos seize Caracas after US capture of Nicolás Maduro, fuelling fears of civil war as abandoned military posts, repression, and warnings of coups grow.