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Maduro Mobilizes Militia Amid U.S. Warship Tensions

8/22/2025

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called for unity among allied nations in response to U.S. warship deployments near Venezuela.
Legislative Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez warned of imprisonment for unlawful entrants, indicating escalating tensions.
Maduro claimed the Trump administration is creating false threats and pledged to mobilize militia for national security.
The U.S. has sent an amphibious squadron with 4,500 service members to the region.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called for unity among allied nations in response to U.S. warship deployments near Venezuela.
Legislative Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez warned of imprisonment for unlawful entrants, indicating escalating tensions.
Maduro claimed the Trump administration is creating false threats and pledged to mobilize militia for national security.
The U.S. has sent an amphibious squadron with 4,500 service members to the region.