Maduro’s assassination attempt shows how lethal drones can be
On Saturday two DJI M600 drones strapped with explosives came flying at Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro while he was making a public address in Caracas. The attack was thwarted with radio jamming signals, which sent one drone careening into an apartment building where it exploded, scorching the outside. The other drone detonated over uniformed guardsmen, injuring seven. The apparent attack plan was for the drones to be triggered in front of and over Maduro’s head while he was with his wife and other top Venezuelan leaders. So far six "terrorists and hitmen" have been detained, according to the Venezuelan authorities, and the left-wing dictator has blamed a long list of enemies for working alongside his political opponents — from Colombian far-right rebels to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos himself. "I have no doubt," Maduro proclaimed. Neighbouring Colombia denies any involvement. Unsurprisingly, after the US imposed stricter trade sanctions due to Maduro’s "miraculous" e...
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