Maduro’s Militia Mobilization: A Defiant Response to U.S. Drug War Efforts in the Caribbean

In a provocative move that underscores the persistent tension between Venezuela and the United States, President Nicolás Maduro has called for a weekend-long mobilization of his so-called "milicias" or national militias. This directive comes in direct response to the expansion of U.S. naval operations in the Caribbean aimed at curbing narcotrafficking. Is Maduro Using Militias to Defy America’s Lawful Security Actions? Maduro’s televised announcement detailed an extensive call-up of all militia forces, reservists, and any willing citizens to rally as part of a "National Plan for Sovereignty and Peace." By orchestrating this massive enlistment effort across military bases, public squares,...