Venezuelans join 'anti-imperialist march' against Trump
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Image source, EPAPresident Maduro called the march in response to a warning made by US President Donald Trump on Friday in which Mr Trump said that he would not rule out a “military option” to quell the chaos in Venezuela caused by a worsening economic and political crisis.
Image source, ReutersPresident Maduro told his supporters that "imperialism has entered a phase of desperation". He also announced nationwide civic and military drills would be held later this month.
Image source, ReutersPresident Trump's comments were widely rejected by regional leaders, Venezuelan opposition politicians and those marching in the streets on Monday.
Image source, ReutersMany of those who turned out to march were members of the National Bolivarian Militia.
Image source, AFPThe militia was created by the late President Hugo Chávez and its members remain fiercely loyal to the late president.
Image source, AFPAn activist dressed like a Bolivarian revolutionary confronted another dressed as Uncle Sam while a woman representing the Venezuelan constitution looked on.
Image source, AFPOthers carried a huge painting of Venezuelan independence hero Simón Bolívar through the streets of the capital.
Image source, AFPEarlier Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino delivered a televised speech to members of the armed forces at Fort Tiuna. Gen Padrino called on Venezuelans to take sides: "You are either a Venezuelan patriot or pro-Yankee."
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