US EditionMaduro says mobilizing millions of militia after US 'threats'
- On August 19, 2025, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced he would activate a nationwide force of approximately 4.5 million militia personnel in response to escalating threats from the United States.
- This mobilization follows Washington’s increased anti-drug operations in the Caribbean and a doubled $50 million reward for Maduro’s arrest over drug trafficking accusations.
- Maduro framed the militia deployment as a defense of Venezuela’s sovereignty, integrating workers, farmers, and communities, while accusing the US of promoting a hostile narrative.
- The US has deployed about 4,500 personnel and three guided-missile destroyers near Venezuelan waters to support counter-narcotics efforts described as maritime security operations.
- The standoff reflects broader regional tensions with implications for political control and security, as Maduro rejects US allegations and claims over 80 percent Venezuelan support for stability.
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The United States has sent warships off the coast of Venezuela. Now, in return, powerlor Maduro mobilizes 4.5 million reservists. It is a further step in the increasing conflict with the United States. By Jenny Barke.[more]]>
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Aug. 19—Reacting to news of an increased U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced that his government will activate a special plan to mobilize more than 4.5 million militia members throughout the…
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