Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez holds a rifle, next to Admiral-in-Chief Remigio Ceballos, Strategic Operational Commander of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces, during military exercises in Caracas, Venezuela, August 26, 2017. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS
Reuters: Venezuelan army and militias hold exercises after U.S. threat
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela held nationwide armed forces exercises on Saturday, calling on civilians to join reserve units to defend against a possible attack after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of a “military option” for the crisis-hit country.
Trump made the threat of military action against Venezuela two weeks ago and on Friday he signed an order prohibiting dealings in new debt from the Venezuelan government or its oil company, a move to hobble financing that Trump says is fueling President Nicolas Maduro’s “dictatorship.”
“Against the belligerent threats of the United States, all Venezuelans between the ages of 18 and 60 are required to contribute to the integral defense of the nation,” said an announcement broadcast on state television.
The government said it expected 700,000 civilian militia members and 200,000 soldiers, sailors and airmen to participate.
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WNU Editor: The Venezuelan government's focus on a U.S. invasion is a waste of time .... it is not going to happen, but it does serve as a diversion for the Maduro government to keep its base in line. The big worry for the Maduro administration are sanctions .... Trump slaps sanctions on Venezuela; Maduro sees effort to force default (Reuters). Countries that default on their international obligations usually end up (within a year) with a new government .... a prospect that I am sure Venezuelan President Maduro and his supporters are deeply frightened of right now.
Venezuela Conducts Massive Military And Militia Exercises After The U.S. Imposes Financial Sanctions
Venezuela holds military drills after US threat -- Al Jazeera
Venezuela shuts 2 radio stations, holds military exercises -- ABC News/AP
White House considers 'military option' against Venezuela. -- Military.com
McMaster on Venezuela: No military action anticipated in 'near future'. -- The Hill
Trump Uses 'Strong, New Sanctions' to Exert Pressure on Venezuela -- VOA
Maduro Calls Venezuelan Bondholders to Meeting About U.S. Sanctions -- Bloomberg
Venezuela says US sanctions will lead to halt in oil exports -- BBC
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These exercises will drain their coffers faster.
Good thinking Maduro!
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