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Inside Venezuela, the government, led by Nicolás Maduro, has amped up propaganda efforts in response to these external pressures and military actions. Maduro’s regime is intensifying its narrative that the U.S. is destabilizing Venezuela to justify tighter control and bolster its own legitimacy. Social media satire and local jokes reflect skepticism at Maduro’s portrayal of strength—there’s a humorous take on the Venezuelan militia being composed largely of older soldiers, symbolizing exaggerated propaganda.