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Amidst increased US naval activity near its waters and a doubled reward for information leading to his arrest, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the deployment of 4.5 million militiamen nationwide. Maduro denounced the US actions as threats, while the US cited drug trafficking concerns and reiterated its stance that Maduro is illegitimate. The US later denied reports of imminent troop deployment to Venezuela. Venezuela's defense ministry states its armed forces include a substantial militia. The situation escalates tensions between the two nations.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.