On that date, five army units under Chávez's command moved into urban Caracas to seize key military and communications installations throughout the city, including the presidential residence (Miraflores Palace), the defense ministry, La Carlota military airport, and the Military Museum.
Saat itu, lima satuan militer di bawah komando Chávez bergerak ke pusat kota Caracas untuk menduduki instalasi militer dan komunikasi penting, termasuk istana kepresidenan Miraflores, kementerian pertahanan, bandara militer La Carlota, dan Museum Militer.