Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has claimed that two assassination attempts have been prepared against him recently, EurAsia Daily reports
“They were preparing an attack on me on June 24 during the celebration of the bicentennial of the Battle of Carabobo, another attack using drones, we prevented it, neutralized it. This is the first time I’m saying this because there is still an ongoing investigation”, – Maduro said.
He also spoke about an impending assassination attempt during the parade that took place on July 5, the day Venezuela’s declaration of independence was signed.
In August 2018, the Venezuelan president was assassinated using drones. Several explosive-laden aircraft were sent to the podium where Maduro was seated during the parade. Several guardsmen were injured, the head of state was not.