Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced a massive civilian military mobilization, calling on 4.5 million citizens to join the Bolivarian Militia this week. The move comes as tensions escalate with the U.S., which recently deployed warships to the Caribbean under the banner of combating drug cartels. 🚢💥
Maduro framed the conscription—set for August 23-24—as a historic defense initiative, stating the militia can 'respond to any emergencies quickly.' Recruitment will occur at military bases, public squares, and over 15,000 defense hubs nationwide. Critics argue the move is a direct response to Washington’s $50 million bounty on Maduro and its naval buildup in the region.
The White House confirmed three destroyers and 4,000 personnel are now stationed nearby, escalating a feud over accusations of Maduro’s alleged drug trafficking ties. Meanwhile, Latin American leaders are speaking out: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned U.S. military maneuvers, urging 'dialogue over intervention,' while Colombia’s Gustavo Petro called for regional unity to protect sovereignty. 🤝🌎
With rhetoric heating up faster than a TikTok trend, this showdown highlights growing friction between global powers and Latin America’s push for self-determination. Stay tuned—this geopolitical drama is far from over. 📈🔥
