Venezuela civil militia grows to 16 lakh amid US 'invasion' threat

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on Monday that the strength of the National Bolivarian Militia members has reached 16 lakh. The National Bolivarian Militia is a reserve force composed of civilian volunteers and was founded by former President Hugo Chávez to assist the armed forces. Maduro's statement comes amid his claims that the US is planning to invade Venezuela.