Tensions between Venezuela and US escalate with warships and militia
by editors@theworld.org (Hannah Chanatry) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6ZJ5D)
Tensions are escalating between the US and Venezuela. In recent weeks, the US sent warships to waters off Venezuela's coast. In response, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called on Venezuelans to join the civilian militia, with thousands of people signing up over the weekend. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with professor and Venezuela expert David Smilde about what is driving this conflict.