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The rally drew only modest crowds, with many participants admitting they were pressured or coerced into attending. Some public employees expressed skepticism, with one stating, “This is just a formality so we don’t lose our jobs,” and another openly declaring, “If conflict breaks out, I won’t fight.” Despite claims from Maduro's government that millions have volunteered for military service, the reality appears far different, with enlistments largely limited to civil servants and civil society figures—suggesting a support base maintained more through coercion than genuine enthusiasm.