Editorial photo #12669340 Unrest, Conflicts and War

Recruitment Day Venezuela

A picture of Hugo Chavez is displayed behind soldiers during a recruitment process in San Cristobal, Venezuela, on August 23, 2025. Venezuelan government authorities carry out recruitment activities targeting citizens and public officials as part of the homeland defense plan. The United States deploys three destroyers and an amphibious squadron near Venezuela under orders from Donald Trump, in an operation against drug trafficking. Caracas denounces the action as an attempt at ''regime change'' and mobilizes 4.5 million militiamen. (Photo by Jorge Mantilla/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12669340
Date taken: 23 August 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Jorge Mantilla/NurPhoto
Category: Unrest, Conflicts and War

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