Venezuelan Militia Mobilization: Defending National Sovereignty Amid US Tensions
This week, a special plan will be activated by President Maduro, involving over 4.5 million militiamen to cover the entire national territory. The Venezuelan militia, established by former President Hugo Chavez, is said to have around 5 million members, although the actual number may be lower. With a total population of approximately 30 million in Venezuela, Maduro criticized the United States for making renewed threats against him. The US government, under President Donald Trump, recently increased the bounty on Maduro's arrest to $50 million, accusing him of drug trafficking and leading a group called Cartel de los Soles. Sanctions were imposed on the group and Maduro's administration last month, and the US military has reportedly deployed ships to the southern Caribbean as part of an anti-drug cartel initiative.
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello mentioned the deployment of forces in the Caribbean, including Venezuelan territory, without directly addressing the recent US actions. Despite the threats, Maduro expressed gratitude for the support received and urged the formation of peasant and worker militias in various industries. He emphasized the need for rifles and missiles to defend Venezuela's territory, sovereignty, and peace.
In conclusion, President Maduro's announcement of activating a special plan involving millions of militiamen to cover the national territory comes amid escalating tensions with the United States over accusations of drug trafficking. The Venezuelan government is mobilizing its forces and calling for the formation of militias to defend the country's interests.