Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has told the country’s armed forces to create a militia. This militia will include farmers, fishers, and producers. The goal is to defend Venezuela’s independence. Maduro gave these orders at an event in the state of Lara. He said he wanted a solid militia to defend the land, seas, and rivers. […]
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