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 called on Indigenous peoples across South America to organize "brigades" to defend the country against the U.S. threat.
"The order is given: to win peace and exercise permanent sovereignty in our territory and seas,"
Maduro urged unity among "the popular, military, and police forces" to protect national sovereignty amid heightened tensions with Washington.
Author's summary: Maduro urges Indigenous unity against US threat.