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Escalating Military Mobilization and Domestic Propaganda
Amidst the sinking mishap, Maduro’s regime has ratcheted up its rhetoric, warning citizens to "prepare for the worst." Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez issued a stark warning, while state-controlled media showcased soldiers undergoing rigorous training—crawling through mud, crossing rivers, and engaging with weapons. Simultaneously, civilians have been enlisted and trained in evacuation procedures, including moving supplies and documents out of military bases, emphasizing a perceived external threat.