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The Latest: Venezuela Says Explosions an Attack on Maduro

The Latest: Venezuela Says Explosions an Attack on Maduro

Saturday, 04 August 2018 07:38 PM EDT

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Latest on explosions at speech given by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (all times local):

4:20 p.m.

Venezuela's government says several explosions heard at a military event were an attempted attack on President Nicolas Maduro.

Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez said in a live broadcast Saturday that several drone-like devices with explosives detonated near the president.

He said Maduro is safe and unharmed but that seven people were injured.

Firefighters near the scene are disputing the government's version of events.

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The Latest on explosions at speech given by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (all times local):4:20 p.m.Venezuela's government says several explosions heard at a military event were an attempted attack on President Nicolas Maduro.Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez said...
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