Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro signed a sweeping national defense law on Tuesday, ordering the immediate activation of “integral defense commands” uniting the country’s civilian and military structures. The move comes as tensions with the United States remain high. Maduro called for nationwide preparedness, even for “armed struggle,” to defend Venezuela’s sovereignty and announced large-scale military-police drills under the “Independence Forces Deployment 2025” initiative. The law, he said, embodies Venezuela’s Bolivarian defense doctrine aimed at ensuring peace through strength and unity.<br />#venezuela #maduro #US #APT
