Venezuela’s Maduro to mobilise millions in militia over US ‘threats’
Summary
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced plans to mobilize over four million militia members in response to actions by the United States. The US increased a reward for Maduro's arrest and started new anti-drug operations near Venezuela. Maduro criticized US actions and plans to strengthen the militia for national defense.Key Facts
- Venezuelan President Maduro plans to mobilize over 4.5 million militiamen.
- The US increased a reward to $50 million for Maduro's arrest.
- The US military deployed ships for anti-drug operations near Venezuela.
- Maduro criticized the US for its actions and what he called "threats."
- Venezuela's militia was created by former President Hugo Chavez.
- The US does not recognize Maduro's recent election victories.
- US ships, including the USS Gravely, are expected to arrive near Venezuela soon.
- Maduro seeks to expand and arm worker and peasant militias.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.