Zero Hedge
August 5, 2018
A speech by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at an army commemoration event was abruptly cut off due to a reported assassination attempt using several drones packed with explosives, injuring seven National Guard soldiers. The extent of their injuries is not known, however they are reportedly receiving medical care.
In live footage, Maduro and officials standing behind him can be seen looking up as an explosion is heard in the distance, after which soldiers can be seen running in disarray before the transmission ends.
ÚLTIMA HORA | VIDEO – Situación irregular en la avenida Bolívar de Caracas durante Cadena Nacional de Maduro en acto con la GNB.
VTV cortó de emergencia la transmisión oficial. pic.twitter.com/SMZeFZlRv4— Alberto Rodríguez (@AlbertoRodNews) August 4, 2018
Reuters reports a speech by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at a military event has been cut short and soldiers were seen running before the transmission cut off
— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) August 4, 2018
Speaking on state television, Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez confirmed that it was an assassination attempt, and that Maduro is was evacuated from the scene. Firefighters near the scene, however, are disputing the official version of events.
LO ÚLTIMO | VIDEO – Régimen de Maduro asegura que explosión en acto de la GNB fue un atentado: ”Todas las investigaciones han permitido establecer que (las detonaciones en la avenida Bolívar) es un atentado contra el presidente Nicolás Maduro”, así lo aseguró Jorge Rodríguez. pic.twitter.com/XnFFQue9c5
— Alberto Rodríguez (@AlbertoRodNews) August 4, 2018
“Today’s attempt has failed and the people stand by Maduro,” said Rodriguez.
Maduro was giving a speech in the capital of…