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The Conversation

The Conservation: Venezuela; Honolulu Ocean Safety Dept.

By Catherine Cruz,
Maddie Bender
Published January 6, 2026 at 12:14 PM HST
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Soldiers guard the area around the Miraflores presidential palace after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez)
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Soldiers guard the area around the Miraflores presidential palace after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez)
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