21.09.2025 23:15
U.S. President Donald Trump, who called for the return of prisoners forcibly sent to Venezuela, threatened, "Otherwise, the price you will pay will be incalculable," while President Nicolas Maduro urged the public to participate in military exercises involving reserve soldiers, militias, and civilians. Following Trump's statements, a one-day military training was organized for civilians in the capital, Caracas.
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US President Donald Trump threatened Venezuela yesterday with 'unimaginable' consequences if it does not take back the migrants "sent forcibly to the US."
TRUMP'S OPEN THREAT TO VENEZUELA: THE PRICE YOU WILL PAY WILL BE UNIMAGINABLE
Trump stated, "We want Venezuela to immediately accept all prisoners and mentally ill people sent forcibly to the US. Thousands of people have been seriously injured and even killed by these 'monsters.' Remove them from our country immediately, or the price you will pay will be unimaginable."
VENEZUELA REQUESTED UN INVESTIGATION
Venezuela accused the US of conducting an 'undeclared war' in the Caribbean on Friday, September 19, and requested a United Nations (UN) investigation into US attacks targeting more than ten alleged drug traffickers killed in boats in recent weeks.
Previously, Washington had deployed warships to the international waters off Venezuela's coasts and sent F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico as part of what it called an anti-drug operation.
ONE-DAY MILITARY TRAINING FOR CIVILIANS
The US's deployment of a large naval force in the Caribbean has raised concerns that the US plans to attack Venezuelan territory. In response, Venezuela organized a one-day military training for civilians yesterday in light of Trump's threats and the US's deployment in the Caribbean.
The main street in the Petare neighborhood of Caracas was closed for a day for mini-courses on weapon usage and other "revolutionary resistance" tactics. Soldiers trained volunteers in groups of 30 on topics such as wearing masks, basic first aid, and "ideological thinking." Similar trainings were reported in other cities, including San Cristobal and Barinas, but participation was said to be low.
"BARRACKS GO TO THE PEOPLE" SLOGAN
The drills were conducted under the slogan "Barracks go to the people." Maduro stated that Venezuelans have united more than ever in protecting their sovereignty against threats from the US and expressed that the people demonstrated their "determination to stand against imperial threats" through these drills.
CALL FROM MADURO TO CIVILIANS
On Thursday, September 18, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro invited reserve soldiers, militia forces, and youth across the country to shooting training organized in barracks. Maduro announced that "military drills open to civilian participation will be conducted," stating that "soldiers will be sent to working-class neighborhoods to teach the public how to use weapons."
MILITIAS DEPLOYED
Additionally, local news in Venezuela reported that Bolivarian Militias have been deployed in the capital Caracas and other regions. US media reported that some civilians have applied to join the militias. Venezuelan officials stated that this step aims to provide "comprehensive defense against threats from the US," while Diosdado Cabello, a senior government official, expressed that the country is prepared for any kind of attack.
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