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Venezuelans Rally Militia Amid U.S. Naval Tensions

8/24/2025

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Supporters of Venezuela's Chavista government gathered in Caracas to join the Bolivarian National Militia amid U.S. military activity in the Caribbean.
President Maduro highlighted the militia's importance in safeguarding national sovereignty against perceived threats.
The U.S. deployed warships near Venezuela, leading to accusations of interventionism and drug trafficking, which Venezuelan officials rejected as unfounded.

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Supporters of Venezuela's Chavista government gathered in Caracas to join the Bolivarian National Militia amid U.S. military activity in the Caribbean.
President Maduro highlighted the militia's importance in safeguarding national sovereignty against perceived threats.
The U.S. deployed warships near Venezuela, leading to accusations of interventionism and drug trafficking, which Venezuelan officials rejected as unfounded.