The Bolivarian government seeks to mobilize 4.5 million citizens amid U.S. military threats.
The Venezuelan government has initiated the second phase of voluntary enlistment for the Bolivarian Militia, scheduled for Friday and Saturday. This call to action is amidst rising tensions due to perceived U.S. military threats, aimed at mobilizing 4.5 million citizens, reports 24brussels.
More than 1,000 enlistment centers have been established across barracks, public squares, and other locations, allowing citizens to join this auxiliary force of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB). President Nicolas Maduro has characterized the enlistment efforts as a “moving and genuinely patriotic response,” emphasizing the activation of the militia to defend the nation’s sovereignty.
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello highlighted that the enlistment process goes beyond mere registration; each volunteer is assigned a specific role in national defense. “The militia is the secret and most powerful weapon to raise the people’s voice against imperialist aggression,” stated Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez.
Supporting the enlistment campaign, citizens will participate in small marches, cultural activities, and signature drives throughout the weekend. Mobilization efforts draw significant participation from youth, workers, women, and families, all focused on protecting Venezuela’s resources and maintaining peace.
This second recruitment phase forms part of a broader strategy aimed at fortifying Venezuela’s national defense against external threats. During the recent closing ceremony of the second Revolutionary Special Operations Course (COER), President Maduro asserted the country’s unyielding stance against foreign incursions, claiming, “Neither sanctions nor siege have succeeded or will succeed. There is no way they can enter Venezuela.” He cited global support from nations including China, Russia, and India, as well as solidarity from Latin American and Caribbean allies.
In a related context, Venezuela’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, declared that the country will refrain from requesting action from the Security Council regarding U.S. military deployments in the Caribbean, demanding instead clarification on the presence of nuclear submarines in the region.
This mobilization reflects Venezuela’s determination to strengthen its defenses amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, asserting national sovereignty and unity in the face of external pressures.
