an hour agoVenezuela launches military exercises following Trump threats
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)Venezuela has started two - day military exercises today, which are seen as a measure against a potential American attack in this South American country. Military aircraft, tanks and 200,000 Venezuela's military forces troops have been deployed, while 700 thousand militias are expected to take part in the exercise. The president of the country, [...]
Military aircraft, tanks and 200,000 Venezuela's military forces troops have been deployed, while 700 thousand militias are expected to take part in the exercise.
The country's president, Nicolas Maduro, has written on Twitter that the people and army are defending territory and sovereignty.
In a statement published on state television, all Venezuelan citizens -- between the ages of 18 and 60 -- are called to contribute to the country's defence against “US combat threats”.
Venezuela's military exercises come in response to US President Donald Trump's threat of military action two weeks ago due to the political crisis in this country.
