First statement from Maduro following the bomb attack

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made his first statement following the bomb attacks on his country. Maduro announced that he has declared a state of emergency and that the national defense plan has been put into effect immediately.

ARMED FORCES ARE READY

In his statement, Maduro expressed that the Venezuelan armed forces are ready to defend the country's sovereignty. Stating that all necessary measures have been taken for the nation's sovereignty, Maduro emphasized that the military force is at the highest level of readiness.

DEFENSE PLAN ACTIVATED

Maduro's statement included the following remarks: "Our national defense plan has been activated. The Venezuelan armed forces have begun their duty, ready to protect the sovereignty of our country."