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    Venezuelan Officials Say President Nicolás Maduro Is Unharmed After Drone 'Attack'

    A spokesman for the president says the leader was targeted by drones armed with explosives during a speech at a military event on Saturday, injuring seven service members.
    by Emma Bowman Aug 04, 2018 2 minutes
    Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, left, survived an "attack" during a ceremony to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the National Guard in Caracas on Saturday.

    Updated at 11:03 p.m. ET

    Venezuelan officials say that President Nicolás Maduro has escaped an assassination attempt unharmed.

    Maduro was giving a live televised speech in the capital city of Caracas on Saturday when, a government spokesman said, explosive-carrying drones went off near the president.

    Communications Minister Jorge Rodríguez called the incident an "attack" on the leader, reports The Associated

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