Maduro Calls on South America's Indigenous Peoples to Defend Venezuela Against U.S.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro ordered the expansion of Indigenous militia structures, saying they were "ready to fight for the Republic".
Maduro urged unity among "the popular, military, and police forces" to protect national sovereignty amid heightened tensions with Washington.
"The order is given: to win peace and exercise permanent sovereignty in our territory and seas,"
Maduro said during a ceremony marking the Day of Indigenous Resistance.
Author's summary: Maduro calls for unity to defend Venezuela.