In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced the mobilization of 4.5 million militia members following the U.S. deployment of warships to the Caribbean and a doubled bounty of $50 million for his arrest. Maduro condemned the U.S. military presence as a provocative threat, stating that it demonstrates desperation. The move to arm and prepare millions of militia fighters reflects a growing military confrontation, with Venezuelan officials claiming it is necessary to resist U.S. aggression and safeguard national sovereignty.