Confusion still abounds about what caused the explosion in Venezuela, but experts warn Maduro will use it as an excuse to consolidate power either way
Miraflores Presidential Palace via AP
- After an explosion went off Saturday while Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was giving a speech, he accused the opposition of attempting to assassinate him.
- But confusion still abounds as to what happened, with the Caracas Fire Department and opposition contradicting Maduro and his government's accusations.
- Whatever happened, experts say the incident made Maduro look vulnerable, and will probably lead to him concentrating power even further.
An explosion went off in Caracas while Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was giving a speech to hundreds of soldiers during a celebration of the National Guard's 81st anniversary on Saturday.
State television was broadcasting as Maduro spoke when suddenly an explosion was heard. A video showed Maduro's wife Cilia Flores looking up and wincing and hundreds of soldiers of running in chaos.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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