Maduro Rallies Nation Amid US Aggression Claims; Venezuela's Military Power Assessed

• Venezuela's capital Caracas and other states experienced explosions, leading President Maduro to declare a national emergency and accuse the US of military aggression.
• Maduro urged citizens to mobilize against the "imperialist aggression," while US President Trump made unverified claims about Maduro's capture.
• Venezuela's military ranks 50th globally and 7th in Latin America, boasting significant manpower including active duty, reserves, National Guard, and a large militia.
• Its arsenal comprises Russian-made fighter jets (Su-30s), advanced missiles (S-300), Iranian drones, and older European tanks and submarines.
• Experts suggest Venezuela can't match the US conventionally but could employ guerrilla tactics, sabotage, and use Russian missiles against US assets.

Why It Matters: Venezuela faces alleged US aggression, mobilizing its military and militia, though experts doubt its conventional might.