<span style="color: #222222;">Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has survived an assassination attempt involving explosive drones. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Communications Minister Jorge Rodriguez said, the attempt was made when Mr Maduro was speaking at the event to mark the 81st anniversary of the National Army yesterday. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, two drones loaded with explosives went off near the President's stand. Seven soldiers were injured in the attack. Several people were later arrested.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Maduro has accused neighbouring Colombia and elements within the US of instigating a right-wing plot to kill him.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Colombian government has denied any involvement, saying there is no basis to Maduro's allegations.</span><br />'' <b><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></b><br />''