Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro survives explosive drone attack

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro survives explosive drone attack

By Semi Turaga
05/08/2018
Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro(2nd from left) with his wife(left) [Photo:BBC News]

Venezuela officials say explosive drones went off as President Nicolás Maduro was giving a live televised speech in Caracas, but he is unharmed.

Communications Minister Jorge Rodriguez said this was an attempt on Maduro's life and seven soldiers were injured.

Maduro was seen speaking at an outdoor military event when he and other officials suddenly looked upwards ‑ startled. The audio then cut off.

Dozens of soldiers were seen running away before the broadcast was halted.

Loud bangs could also be heard in the footage.

Rodriguez said the attack happened when Maduro was speaking at the event to mark the 81st anniversary of the Venezuelan army.

He says two drones loaded with explosives went off near the president's stand.

The minister accused the country's right‑wing opposition of carrying out the attack.

He was referring to May's presidential elections, where Maduro was re‑elected for another six‑year term.

Rodriguez also said that the injured soldiers were being treated in hospitals while the president was meeting his ministers and military commanders.

No group has said it was behind the alleged assassination attempt.

In June 2017, a helicopter attacked and dropped grenades on Venezuela's Supreme Court.

[Source:BBC News]

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