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Venezuela Girds for U.S. Fight, But Its Defenses Are Vulnerable

The Wall Street Journal

October 17, 2025

Aggressive posturing in face of American pressure belies lack of military strength

- By Juan Forero, Kejal Vyas, José de Cérdoba and Lara Seligman

Members of Venezuela's Bolivarian Militia stand in formation during military training in Caracas, amid rising tensions with the U.S.

GABY ORAA/REUTERS

This story is from the October 17, 2025 edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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