Photo from a Norwegian newspaper, due to the serious military threat from US President Trump, Venezuelan President Maduro "faced a desperate situation", launched a "people's militia" movement, and the militia practiced shooting and other military skills on the streets.
The "people's militia" movement in Venezuela is a national military mobilization plan implemented by the country to cope with U.S. military threats and external blockades, with the core being to enhance national defense capabilities through militia organizations and community training.
The U.S. military has recently entered the Caribbean Sea multiple times, which Venezuela calls "provocative behavior," and uses this as an excuse to strengthen its military deployment.
This movement aims to consolidate national sovereignty through mass participation, while also gaining military support from countries such as Russia and Cuba. More than 8 million registered militia members in Venezuela, of whom 60% have received systematic military training. Every Saturday, practical training such as rifle handling and air defense warnings are conducted in over 300 camps. The militia is equipped with modern weapons such as AK-103 rifles and "Stugna" anti-tank missiles, some of which are supplied by Russia.
Militia members usually participate in infrastructure construction, disaster relief, and other community affairs, and can be quickly integrated into the regular army during wartime.
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