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05.08.2018 - Maduro Assassinated at Venezuela Military Event - Reports
Maduro TV Address Interrupted by Assassination Attempt - Reports

A televised address by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was cut short during a speech at a military event on Saturday and soldiers were seen running before the TV transmission was cut off. DETAILS TO FOLLOW


05.08.2018 - Maduro TV Address Interrupted by Assassination Attempt - Reports
Maduro TV Address Interrupted by Assassination Attempt - Reports

A televised address by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was cut short during a speech at a military event on Saturday and soldiers were seen running before the TV transmission was cut off.

A demonstration in Venezuela was abruptly interrupted on Sunday after an alleged attempt of assassination of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according the videotape recording of the leaders' televised address.

When Maduro was delivering a speech, he and people around him on the tribune have suddenly looked up and then the participants of the demonstration rushed from the scene, as documented on the videotape, released by several Venezuelan media outlets.

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When Maduro was delivering a speech, he and people around him on the stage have suddenly looked up and then the participants of the demonstration rushed from the scene, as documented on the videotape, released by several Venezuelan media outlets.

According to local media, the assassination attempt on Maduro was made using drones filled with explosives.
 
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Thanks on_ strike_ usaexpat for the additional information and video! :-)

OK - a correction here: The report below stating Maduro "was assassinated" was premature and incorrect. It was an attempt.

05.08.2018 - Maduro Assassinated at Venezuela Military Event - Reports
Maduro TV Address Interrupted by Assassination Attempt - Reports

A televised address by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was cut short during a speech at a military event on Saturday and soldiers were seen running before the TV transmission was cut off. DETAILS TO FOLLOW


As of the last half hour, Maduro is accusing the president of Colombia according to EFE based in Spain.

05.08.2018- Maduro Accuses Colombian Right-Wing Forces of Seeking Violence in Venezuela
Maduro Accuses Colombian Right-Wing Forces of Seeking Violence in Venezuela

According to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, some of those responsible for organizing the failed assassination attempt have been detained.

"The investigation was launched immediately, it has already moved forward, some organizers of the assassination have already been detained," Maduro, exhibiting no visible signs of stress, said in his first address to the nation after a failed attempt to assassinate him.

During his televised address to the Venezuelan nation, Maduro claimed that some of those who plotted the assassination live in the US state of Florida. The Venezuelan president expressed his hope that US President Donald Trump would collaborate on bringing those in the US responsible for the assassination attempt to justice.

We will hold accountable those responsible, who live abroad, especially in the United States. According to the preliminary findings, many of the organizers of the assassination are living in the United States, in the state of Florida. I hope that the government of Donald Trump will be ready to fight the terrorist groups that commit attempts against peaceful countries, in our case — Venezuela," the president of the South American nation emphasized.

Particularly, Maduro accused Colombian right-wing forces of being behind a Saturday attack on him using explosives-laden drones, claiming that the assassination was plotted with the blessing of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos.

"It was an attack to kill me, they tried to assassinate me today," Maduro said in a televised address. "I have no doubt that the name Juan Manuel Santos is behind this attack."

The Venezuelan president asserted that he survived the assassination attempt as a result of the combines energies of his God, the Venezualen people and the country's armed forces.

"That drone was coming for me but there was a shield of love," Maduro said, cited by Reuters. "I am sure I will live for many more years."

Earlier in the day, several drones loaded with explosives targeted the stage where Maduro had been giving a speech. A total of seven servicemen were injured in the attack.

Venezuela is mired in a deep political and socioeconomic crisis which many blame on dropping oil prices as well as leadership decisions. In May, Maduro was reelected president with some 68 percent of the vote. A number of countries, including the United States, Argentina, Spain, Germany, and the United Kingdom characterized the vote as unfair and illegitimate.


05.08.2018 - Watch: The Moment of Attempted Assassination of Venezuela's Maduro Up Close
WATCH: The Moment of Attempted Assassination of Venezuela’s Maduro Up Close

Video shows Maduro’s security team reacting to a sudden explosion during the president’s speech in Caracas.

A Ruptly video published online shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro the precise moment that an assassination attempt occurred during his speech at Caracas on Saturday.

In the video, an explosion is heard behind the scenes, interrupting the president mid-sentence. The president and others on the stage react in surprise, looking up briefly, as the security service covers the leader with protective shields.

Observers noted that the president seemed unfazed by the explosion, if slightly surprised, and even briefly attempted to resume his speech as the security team initiated the evacuation.

Published on Aug 4, 2018 (0:28 min.)

Seven National Guard soldiers were injured after explosions interrupted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro mid-speech during a military event in Caracas, Saturday. The Venezuelan government has confirmed that the explosions were an 'assassination attempt' on Maduro.

Maduro was speaking to mark the 81st anniversary of the Bolivarian National Guard of Venezuela, when the explosions occurred, which are reported to be drone attacks.

Footage shows Maduro interrupted mid-speech as officials look up, while Maduro's bodyguards shield and escort him to safety. Maduro and other government members were unharmed in the attack.
 
On Saturday, a blast occurred during Maduro’s address at a military parade in Caracas. Venezuela’s Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez said after the incident that Maduro had survived an assassination attempt with the use of explosive drones.

05.08.2018 - Six People Detained Following Maduro Drone Assassination Attempt - Minister
Six People Detained Following Maduro Drone Assassination Attempt - Minister

Six people have been detained in connection with Saturday's drone explosion, Venezuela's Interior Minister Nestor Reverol reported.

According to the minister, one of the arrested suspects is accused of involvement in a 2017 attack on a military base, whereas another suspect was already detained in 2014 over involvement in anti-government protests.

Earlier in the day, Venezuela’s Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez told Sputnik that the attackers behind the assassination attempt against President Nicolas Maduro had been preparing the operation for at least six months.

"Quick reaction of President Maduro's security services not only allowed him to evacuate but also to quickly apprehend several perpetrators at the crime scene… Now they are providing us with all the details of the operation, which they had been preparing for at least six months," Rodriguez said

Maduro said that he was attacked by several drones loaded with explosives during his address at a public event in Caracas. The president and the officials, who were present at the demonstration, were unhurt in the incident. However, a total of seven servicemen were injured in the attack, according to Venezuelan Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez.

Argentine icon Diego Maradona accused the Venezuelan right-wing opposition and some foreign powers of what he called an "assassination attempt against the nation.
 
I don't know but seeing the video I have the impression to see a piece of theater, how people are moving, taking positions like in a rehearsal. And what kind of protection is this? I never saw this in my life.

Even if you see the picture on Sputnik, we can see a woman, in the left corner, almost laughing! And the picture also seems to me a rehearsal. Look again the moment when the supposed bomb exploded, you will see how the actors seem to follow a script. You will see a man that goes behind Maduro, a strong man, almost laughing also . Is that the normal reaction of a kind of attack to kill Maduro? Hmmmm
 
I don't know but seeing the video I have the impression to see a piece of theater

I hate to say it but that's the impression I got too. Also, they've found the perpetrators in a few hours and then Maduro blamed the Colombian government right away. I know he is known for being kind of a loudmouth, so it might be just that, but it all seems rather strange to me too.
 
I don't know but seeing the video I have the impression to see a piece of theater, how people are moving, taking positions like in a rehearsal. And what kind of protection is this? I never saw this in my life.

Even if you see the picture on Sputnik, we can see a woman, in the left corner, almost laughing! And the picture also seems to me a rehearsal. Look again the moment when the supposed bomb exploded, you will see how the actors seem to follow a script. You will see a man that goes behind Maduro, a strong man, almost laughing also . Is that the normal reaction of a kind of attack to kill Maduro? Hmmmm

Interesting observation, Loreta? You make a good - point?

Speaking of a rehearsal - Maduro's Security Guards could use some "specialize" training? They act like a bunch of clowns.
 
I don't know but seeing the video I have the impression to see a piece of theater, how people are moving, taking positions like in a rehearsal. And what kind of protection is this? I never saw this in my life.

Even if you see the picture on Sputnik, we can see a woman, in the left corner, almost laughing! And the picture also seems to me a rehearsal. Look again the moment when the supposed bomb exploded, you will see how the actors seem to follow a script. You will see a man that goes behind Maduro, a strong man, almost laughing also . Is that the normal reaction of a kind of attack to kill Maduro? Hmmmm

I think that rather a piece of theater it was more like sending a message to Maduro? First of all you CAN tell that Maduro tried not to give much importance after the first explosion, and stayed a little bit calm and then tried to continue with the speech. If it were something planned from his team at least he would have overact a little.

Why do I think this is like sending a message or a warning to Maduro? Because if they really wanted to assassinate him they would have done it, they (whoever did it) were using drones and drones can have precise targets. But I think there could be a 5th column inside the government and or maybe there is something behind scenes inside the government. I could be wrong of course and it could have be very well something directly from the CIA. What it was clear is that this is sending a message to Maduro or his team.
I'm gonna be curious for the next couple of months to see if Maduro changes something significant in the law or something similar AND if there is gonna be more acts like this.
 
Update: I just read some news in spanish site www.noticias24.com about Venezuela "confirming" that this act was planned from people in Colombia and this gave me another idea of the situation and is that maybe it was something that whoever really did it wanted the government to react like this, maybe to create a real conflict between Colombia and Venezuela which could lead to a real intervention in the future?

El gobierno de Venezuela responsabilizó hoy, a través de un comunicado difundido por la Cancillería, al gobierno de Colombia de “cualquier nueva agresión”.

“Hacemos responsable al gobierno de Colombia de cualquier nueva agresión o intento de propiciar desde su territorio o desde los espacios fronterizos cualquier provocación contra la Patria de Bolívar”, reza el comunicado.

Para el gobierno de Venezuela resulta sospechoso que el gobierno colombiano ponga en duda el intento de magnicidio contra Maduro.

Además, consideran revelador que Colombia en vez de repudiar el hecho, solo busquen librarse de cualquier responsabilidad.

En el comunicado, expresan que lo lógico hubiera sido que desde Colombia expresaran preocupación por la vida de Nicolás Maduro. Para el Gobierno de Venezuela es “incuestionable” la agresión económica desde Colombia y la omisión de combatir las bandas criminales.

Para el Gobierno de Maduro, la “oligarquía colombiana” no se limita en interferir en asuntos de Venezuela.
 
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I don't know but seeing the video I have the impression to see a piece of theater, how people are moving, taking positions like in a rehearsal. And what kind of protection is this? I never saw this in my life.

Even if you see the picture on Sputnik, we can see a woman, in the left corner, almost laughing! And the picture also seems to me a rehearsal. Look again the moment when the supposed bomb exploded, you will see how the actors seem to follow a script. You will see a man that goes behind Maduro, a strong man, almost laughing also . Is that the normal reaction of a kind of attack to kill Maduro? Hmmmm

I found it curious too that they knew right away, literally no investigation took place and it was Colombia.

I do not rule out that Colombia is essential in attacking Venezuela's stability but this? I'm not sure.

So I have a few theories, one.. there was truly someone behind the attack and it was real, someone was trying to prevent the speech from taking place because, maybe they didn't like what was being discussed, namely the economical recovery of the country after a few laws had been passed and particularly after the Petro and the Bolivar as currencies would be tied together preventing or shielding the country from economic speculation that weakens their currency.

Two, well... I don't put past the government in Venezuela or anywhere, when things go really wrong such as when inflation hits 1.000.000% to find a way to rail the people agains the enemy and make their excuse for why things are so awful look real.

I have a few Venezuela friends and from what I got, I could be wrong here, was that almost no one was buying it, and they were mocking the attempts of the government to make it look like Maduro was a high value target that needed to be assassinated.

The idea you put forth, lrjo is interesting, But somehow I sense that if that was the case the Maduro was probably handed a script in which he was granted salvation so long as he got the conflict going perhaps? Not sure.
 
Senior White House official John Bolton on Sunday denied that the US was involved in the detonation of several drones on Saturday in what is being described as a failed assassination attempt on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

05.08.2018 - US Not Involved in Maduro Assassination Attempt: Bolton
US Not Involved in Maduro Assassination Attempt: Bolton

Bolton, the US National Security Advisor to US President Donald Trump, asserted that there was no American involvement in the explosions, following accusations by Maduro of complicity and responsibility by actors in neighboring Colombia and the US state of Florida, according to CNBC.com.

"I can say unequivocally there is no US government involvement in this at all," Bolton said in a Sunday interview, cited by Reuters.

The senior Trump appointee raised the possibility that Maduro's own government was responsible for the explosions as a move to consolidate power and crack down on the political opposition, noting the five-year collapse of Venezuela's economy and subsequent unrest.

It could be a lot of things, from a pretext set up by the Maduro regime itself to something else," Bolton claimed, calling on Maduro to show proof of his accusations.

"If the government of Venezuela has hard information that they want to present to us that would show a potential violation of US criminal law, we will take a serious look at it," Bolton stated, cited by Reuters.

Responsibility for the Saturday blasts was claimed by an obscure Caracas paramilitary group describing themselves as ‘National Movement of Soldiers in T-shirts.'

Maduro, his wife and other members of his cabinet were unharmed in the purported attacks.


07.08.2018 - Powerful Enemy May Be Behind Assassination Attempt on Maduro - Expert
Powerful Enemy May Be Behind Assassination Attempt on Maduro - Expert

Maduro earlier faced a failed assassination attempt with use of explosive-carrying drones during his address at a military parade in Caracas on Saturday. According to the Venezuelan authorities, Maduro was unharmed, but seven soldiers were injured.

Sputnik discussed the possible perpetrators who might have been behind the events that took place in Caracas with Lazar Kheifets, the lead researcher for the Latin American Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, professor of American Studies at School of International Relations of Saint Petersburg State University, and Konstantin Sapozhnikov, also known as Nil Nikandrov, Russian journalist, Latin Americanist and author of the book ‘Hugo Chávez’.

Sputnik: After the assassination attempt, Venezuela’s Attorney General Tarek William Saab didn’t exclude the possibility that it had been planned outside of Venezuela. Who do you think can stand behind this attempt? Are there any external authors who would benefit from what happened?

Konstantin Sapozhnikov: All the economic blockades had no effect; they can’t do anything with the Venezuelan government. Although the regime itself is unstable, I think the main battles are still to come. I think Maduro will finally win. The drone attacks scheme is very similar to what is practiced in Syria with attacks on Russian bases, etc. This scheme is very clear and in order to organize it, you need a very powerful infrastructure, trained personnel. Of course, drones can be sold freely in the market, but they are not sold full of powerful explosives, which is why this attack can’t be related to radical opponents. Probably this attack was very well planned and included a coordinator and professionals. The fact that all this happened during the celebration of the 81st anniversary of the National Guard of Venezuela indicates that it was not a coincidence. Everything was very well prepared and intended for the effect, preparing for a coup d’état. However, this coup isn’t going to take place in Venezuela because the Maduro government is controlling the situation.

Lazar Kheifets: Maduro's Government caused discontent not only in the countries of Latin America, there are many international players who want to eliminate it through the use of force. I think Venezuela's attorney general, Tarek William Saab, was referring to the Venezuelan opposition that resides in the US city of Miami, Florida. Trying to guess the possible perpetrators of a terrorist attack is an unproductive method. We need absolutely precise facts here. Flannel Soldiers, a group which claimed responsibility for the attack, carried out similar attacks in the past. Their supposed leader, Venezuelan ex-police officer Óscar Pérez, recently died in a confrontation with the Venezuelan police.

I’m very cautiously dealing with any information that appears on the Internet. May anyone who uploads data there be called an ‘organization’? Flannel Soldiers may have perpetrated the attack on Maduro, but where is the evidence?

Sputnik: Do you think the US could be behind the attempt?

Konstantin Sapozhnikov: Of Course because the US is currently the number one enemy of Caracas. Washington planned many scenarios in Venezuela: suffocate it economically or use the fifth column, but all these methods didn’t pay off. Apparently they decided to put an end to the Venezuelan government in a radical way. Thus the opposition and the struggle in domestic politics have been put in the foreground in Venezuela. I think they counted on that. The fact that Venezuelan government let that happen shows that there’s some complexity within the country’s security agencies. What happened is a signal for Maduro, he’ll respond robustly. I think the attack could have been committed from the territory of Colombia, which is also one of the main enemies of Venezuela. Americans do their job through Colombia, it may be that Colombian specialists have also participated in this attack, but the United States would be the main organizer, inspirer and financier of everything that happened.

Lazar Kheifets: We can make conclusions about the case, but it’s necessary to have proof. All statements here require confirmation.

Sputnik: After the attack, Nicolás Maduro addressed to the nation and accused the Colombian president of being behind the assassination attempt. Why do you think that such accusations were made? Can Santos have anything to do with the attack?

Konstantin Sapozhnikov: Caracas and Bogota had always had problems in their bilateral relations since the early days of the Hugo Chávez government. I believe that in the current attack there is a great Colombian footprint. The Americans, of course, hide behind the Colombian executors, but everything is planned and organized in the CIA. I think there won’t be any consequences in Venezuela, apart from the crackdown. However, in this context, we can’t say that Maduro's regime is tough; it’s actually really mild.

Lazar Kheifets: The Colombian government categorically rejected such a possibility. It’s evident that Venezuela and Colombia have very difficult relationships. There’re several reasons to that. The food crisis in Venezuela affected Colombia when thousands of Venezuelans crossed the border between the two countries to go shopping. The actions carried out by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia) also affected the countries’ relations; in fact, the Colombian government has repeatedly accused Venezuela of supporting the FARC. In any case, to accuse Santos, we must have convincing evidence.

The tense relations between Caracas and Bogotá are one of the explanations of Maduro's accusations against Santos. I think that the main problem of today's Venezuela is that there is currently a strong opposition in Venezuela that is unable to reach an agreement with the authorities.

Sputnik: Many political scientists note that Venezuela is pursuing a policy independent of the US in South America, and that it is in Russia's interests. Moreover, some experts believe that there is a comparison to be made between the attack on Maduro, the attempt on the Turkish President and the Turkish coup d’état attempt in 2016. Do you think these events have anything in common?

Konstantin Sapozhnikov believes that there’s a parallel between what happened in Turkey and in Venezuela. This may be due to the fact that both countries have a common enemy represented by the United States.

Konstantin Sapozhnikov: I believe that the US is currently trying to eliminate the supporters of the Bolivarian Revolution and the progressive forces in South America. We can say that those forces that have counteracted the US for a long time are already separated and don’t share any solidarity. A strong blow was struck against Brazil, Ecuador and Nicaragua, which is why it’s clear that a very powerful enemy with great resources and possibilities is acting in the region. I think something similar could happen in Nicaragua. Ecuador is already defeated as President Lenin Moreno has changed everything that was created by his predecessor Rafael Correa.

Russia is another very important aspect to the issue. Five years ago Moscow began to take steps to consolidate its positions in Latin America which caused the US concern. All our potential partners with whom we had a positive cooperation, even in the field of arms supply, have all gone to defense. They’re all are retreating and acting separately. I think the cause of these changes is linked to the US reaction to the fact that Russia had launched a powerful offensive in the region. We can expect anything from them.

Lazar Kheifets: If the events are similar, it doesn’t mean they are interdependent and planned in one center. Currently most of the oil that Venezuela sells abroad, goes to the US. It’s also a well-known fact that Russia maintains close economic ties with Venezuela. Russia’s Rosneft shows great interest in the exploration of Venezuelan oil. However, it’s not necessarily true that the development of economic relations should always lead to conflicts. I don’t like the approach that turns competition in the economic sphere into a global confrontation that leads to the global confrontation implemented by force.
 
In this video, at the (1:54 min. mark), a memo states: "Within the last 12 months, US Vice President Mike Pence made 3 trips to Latin America to meet at least 8 Presidents from whom he demanded support for a military intervention against our Brother President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro. Those are the empires coup attempts."

Published on Aug 6, 2018 (21:03 min.)


Venezuela's National Constituent Assembly plans to consider on Wednesday the question of lifting of parliamentary immunity for opposition lawmakers who could be linked to assassination attempt on President Nicolas Maduro, assembly's head Diosdado Cabello said.

08.08.2018 - Venezuelan Opposition Lawmakers May Lose Immunity Over Links to Attack on Maduro
Venezuelan Opposition Lawmakers May Lose Immunity Over Links to Attack on Maduro

"Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. local time [15:00 GMT] [on Wednesday] the sovereign session of the National Constituent Assembly will take place, the only agenda item is lifting of parliamentary immunity for lawmakers involved in the failed assassination attempt of President Maduro," Cabello said on Twitter.


08.08.2018 - Maduro Accuses Opposition Leader Borges of Involvement in Recent Drone Attack
Maduro Accuses Opposition Leader Borges of Involvement in Recent Drone Attack

President Nicolas Maduro accused one of Venezuela's opposition leaders Julio Borges of being linked to an alleged attempt to assassinate him.

"Some evidence points at Julio Borges living in Colombia," Maduro said on Venezuela's state television.

According to Maduro, 11 individuals were offered $50 million to assassinate him.

The Venezuelan president stressed he would ask extradition of all those linked to the attack residing abroad, including Osman Delgado Tabosky living in the US state of Florida.
 
08.08.2018 - Venezuelan Opposition Calls for New Presidential Vote After Maduro Drone Attack
Venezuelan Opposition Calls for New Presidential Vote After Maduro Drone Attack

Venezuela’s opposition leader Julio Borges has called on Caracas to hold a new presidential vote to elect a new leader who will, in turn, form a new government that will bring order to the country after the recent assassination attempt on President Nicolas Maduro.

There is a clear confusion with what happened over the weekend, but it has been demonstrated, once again, the disconnection and detachment that exists between the Venezuelan people and those who are in power today … The only way to stop the violence, anarchy, and chaos that exists in Venezuela is to allow the people to choose a different government through free elections," Borges said Tuesday in a statement distributed by the Justice First.

He added that the Venezuelan population was confused and did not believe the government’s version of who was responsible for the assassination attempt.

On Tuesday, Maduro accused Borges, who is a former president of the country’s National Assembly and co-founder of Venezuela’s main opposition party Justice First, of being linked to the recent drone attack that attempted to kill the Venezuelan president.
 
The Venezuelan Supreme Court greenlighted on Wednesday the detention of opposition leader Julio Borges who had been accused of an assassination attempt against the country's President Nicolas Maduro.

08.08.2018 - Venezuela Authorizes Arrest of Opposition Leader Accusted of Attack on Maduro
Venezuela Authorizes Arrest of Opposition Leader Accused of Attack on Maduro

"The Supreme Court rules to… immediately detain National Assembly member Julio Borges," the statement read.

Earlier, Nicolas Maduro accused Julio Borges of being linked to an alleged attempt to assassinate him, saying that "some evidence" points at the opposition leader. Maduro also said that he would ask extradition of all those linked to the attack residing abroad.


08.08.2018 - Venezuela to Ask Colombia, US for Assistance in Probe Into Maduro Murder Attempt
Venezuela to Ask Colombia, US for Assistance in Probe Into Maduro Murder Attempt

The Venezuelan prosecutor's office plans to ask Colombia and the United States for assistance in the investigation of an assassination attempt on President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan Prosecutor General Tarek William Saab said Wednesday.

"Our prosecutors are now working on requests for mutual assistance in criminal cases to the United States and Colombia, so that they cooperate in the investigation," Saab said on television.

The prosecutor general pointed out that 19 people linked to the assassination attempt had already been identified. Saab said that the suspected sponsors of the attack remained outside Venezuela.

"[Colombian resident] Rayder Russo and retired National Guard Col. Oswaldo Garcia are residing in Colombia, Osman Delgado resides in the United States. The new Colombian government must extradite these criminals to Venezuela," the official said.

He noted that three suspects had already been arrested, while their assets and bank accounts had been frozen.

"The suspects are accused of treason, failed assassination attempt of the head of state, usage of explosive devices, terrorism, damaging property and collusion to commit a crime," Saab said.

He pointed out that two drones with explosives were used during the assassination attempt.


09.08.2018 - Venezuela Parliament Strips Immunity from Lawmakers Over Drone Attack
Venezuela Parliament Strips Immunity from Lawmakers Over Drone Attack

Venezuela’s constituent assembly on Wednesday stripped parliamentary immunity from Julio Borges and Juan Requesens accused of ties to an apparent drone attack on President Nicolas Maduro.

The pro-government legislature voted unanimously for the move, the local AVN news agency said. Borges responded by calling the decision a "farce" and accused authorities of kidnapping Requesens.

The vote followed a ruling by the Supreme Court to detained both lawmakers. Requesens was arrested before his immunity was lifted, while Borges fled to neighboring Colombia.
 
In this video, at the (1:54 min. mark), a memo states: "Within the last 12 months, US Vice President Mike Pence made 3 trips to Latin America to meet at least 8 Presidents from whom he demanded support for a military intervention against our Brother President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro. Those are the empires coup attempts."

08.08.2018 - Venezuela to Ask Colombia, US for Assistance in Probe Into Maduro Murder Attempt
Venezuela to Ask Colombia, US for Assistance in Probe Into Maduro Murder Attempt

The Venezuelan prosecutor's office plans to ask Colombia and the United States for assistance in the investigation of an assassination attempt on President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan Prosecutor General Tarek William Saab said Wednesday.

"[Colombian resident] Rayder Russo and retired National Guard Col. Oswaldo Garcia are residing in Colombia, Osman Delgado resides in the United States. The new Colombian government must extradite these criminals to Venezuela," the official said.



Interesting ... the Venezuelan prosecutor's office is asking the (newly elected) Colombian government, to extradite two suspects in Maduro's assassination attempt and Mattis is leaving Sunday for his first Latin American trip, with Colombia as his last stop? Damage Control?

10.08.2018 - Pentagon Chief Mattis Leaves for Trip to South America on August 12
Pentagon Chief Mattis Leaves for Trip to South America on August 12

US Secretary of Defense James Mattis leaves on his first trip to South America on Sunday to visit Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia, the Pentagon said in a press release on Thursday.

"Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis embarks Sunday, Aug. 12 on his first trip to South America while leading the Department of Defense," the release said. "The White House declared 2018 the ‘Year of the Americas,’ and the Secretary's trip underscores the Department's strong defense ties with Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia."

Mattis starts his trip in Brazil for meetings with senior officials, a speech at the country's war college and a trip to the monument honoring Brazilian service members killed in World War II.

In Argentina, Mattis will meet with senior defense officials, and in Chile, he will also meet with senior officials.

Mattis ends his trip in Colombia to meet with the newly elected members of that country's government.
 
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