Venezuelan President Maduro unharmed after attack: official

Security members protect Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after his speech was interrupted in Caracas, Venezuela, on Aug. 4, 2018. A speech by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Bolivian National Guard was unexpectedly cut short after he was interrupted on Saturday. (Xinhua)

CARACAS, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Venezuela's Minister of Communication Jorge Rodriguez confirmed on Saturday night an attempted attack against President Nicolas Maduro.

The attack happened during a speech by Maduro commemorating the 81st anniversary of the country's National Guard.

Drones loaded with explosives exploded close to where Maduro was giving a speech, but Maduro was not hurt, according to the official.