Venezuela President Maduro ‘survives drone attack’

Image copyright EPA Symbol caption President Maduro (2nd left) used to be speaking all through an out of doors army event in Caracas

What did Venezuelan officers say?

Mr Rodriguez said the assault happened when Mr Maduro was speaking on the adventure to mark the 81st anniversary of the Venezuelan army.

Two drones loaded with explosives went off near the president’s stand, he added.

The minister accused the country’s proper-wing competition of finishing up the attack.

“After shedding the vote, they failed again,” Mr Rodriguez said.

He was regarding May’s presidential elections, the place Mr Maduro was once re-elected for an additional six-yr time period.

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Mr Rodriguez additionally said that the injured squaddies were being handled in hospitals whilst the president was once assembly his ministers and military commanders.

No staff has said it was at the back of the alleged assassination attempt.

Symbol copyright AFP/Getty Photographs Image caption Charred home windows were seen near where where President Maduro was talking

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