Venezuela Mobilizes 200,000 Troops Amid Rising Tensions with US Naval Forces

Venezuela mobilized around 200,000 troops in response to perceived threats from US naval forces, as Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López emphasizes strengthening the countrys military readiness under Nicolás Maduros leadership.

• Venezuelas Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino López, announced a significant Mobilization of approximately 200,000 troops, framing it as a direct response to US military activities in the region.
• The National Assembly of Venezuela passed a new law aimed at fortifying the countrys defense strategy against the increasing presence of US naval forces and their Warship deployments off the coast.
• This military exercise involves not only active troops but also a call for the Military reserve force to bolster Venezuelas readiness amid escalating tensions with the United States under Nicolás Maduros governance.