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Foreign Military Contractor Presence in Venezuela Portends Trouble

Soldiers of the Venezuelan Army sit on top of an armored vehicle. Despite over 2,000 arrests and ongoing unrest, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's use of foreign military contractors suggests he expects more trouble ahead.

By    |   Thursday, 08 August 2024 08:26 AM EDT

Despite 2,000 arrests already with public vows of more by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, discontent over the country's disputed elections continues to simmer. The reported presence of non-Venezuelan private military contractors indicates Maduro is expecting more disquiet.

With chaos and civil unrest rampant since the July 28 general elections, Latin American experts are suggesting the public appearance of the Russian Wagner Group paramilitary force signifies an ominous future.

John Mills

Col. John Mills, ret., served 33 years in the Army and also as a senior civilian in government and at national security-related think tanks.  He is the former director of cybersecurity policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

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Despite 2,000 arrests already with public vows of more by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, discontent over the country's disputed elections continues to simmer.
venezuela, nicolás maduro, elections, foreign, paramilitary, russia, wagner group, contractors
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2024-26-08
Thursday, 08 August 2024 08:26 AM
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