Hundreds of Venezuelan civilians with no prior military experience are mobilizing into militia units, responding to mounting U.S. pressure and a nationwide call to defend the country. On Monday, President Nicolas Maduro announced a program to train civilians and establish a Communal Militia Combat Unit to strengthen the country’s defenses against what he called "maximum pressure" from the United States. The announcement quickly translated into action. Located about 30 minutes from the capital Caracas, a militia training camp hosted over 300 young people on Friday. Surrounded by mountains and isolated from the city, the camp was a hive of activity as recruits engaged in tactical drills and water-based combat training. For many of the young recruits, the training is not just about defense, it’s about defending a way of life. Shotlist: Caracas, Venezuela - Sept 5, 2025: 1. Sign of military camp, national flag of Venezuela; 2. Military camp; 3. Various of militiamen receiving military training; 4. Various of militiamen walking in mountainous area, wading in water, assembling; 5. Various of militiaman preparing to cross river; 6. Various of militiaman crossing river using single-line rope bridge; 7. Various of militiamen receiving military training; 8. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Gerardo Freytez, militiaman: "We want to tell those 'pitiyanquis' that they will not succeed here. The youth are at the forefront of socialism and revolution."; 9. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Gonzalo Gonzalez, militiaman: "I represent the working class of the country, and we are used to being at the forefront. I also represent the country's combatant groups and we are ready."; 10. Militiaman crossing river using single-line rope bridge; 11. Militiaman dragging rope; 12. Militiamen assembling. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]