Venezuela mobilizes troops and militia in response to US military buildup

Venezuela has begun mobilizing troops along its Caribbean coast and is activating a militia that President Nicolás Maduro claims consists of millions of members. This military positioning is a direct response to what Maduro describes as the largest American military buildup in the Caribbean since the 1980s, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

The Venezuelan government’s actions come amid heightened tensions in the region, as the U.S. has increased its military presence. The situation has drawn attention to the ongoing geopolitical dynamics between Venezuela and the United States.

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This mobilization reflects Venezuela"s ongoing efforts to assert its sovereignty in the face of perceived external threats.