Venezuela is preparing for a guerrilla war with the US

Venezuelan army prepares guerrilla defence in case of US attack

Caracas. Venezuela's military forces are preparing to guerrilla warfare in the case of military operation by the United States, the agency reports Reuters citing sources in the government.

According to published data, the army leadership is developing a strategy “protracted resistance”, which provides for creation of autonomous combat groups in more than 280 locations across the country. The main goal is to to carry out sabotage and diversions against potential enemy forces, in particular to attack transport and military infrastructure.

“We can't win a conventional war, so we are preparing to act under full occupation - like guerrillas,” Reuters quoted one of the Venezuelan military as saying.

The tactic of “anarchisation”

According to journalists, the defence plan also includes the so-called “anarchisation” of cities - creating chaos in large settlements by the forces of special services and armed supporters of the ruling party.
Objective. to complicate the control of US troops over the territories, creating the conditions for a prolonged armed resistance.

At the same time, the agency's sources point out that Venezuelan army is in crisisThere is a lack of trained military personnel, limited equipment stocks, and most weapons are outdated Soviet and Russian equipment.

Context.

The situation between Caracas and Washington deteriorated after a series of incidents in the Caribbean Sea, where the US accused Venezuelan vessels of drug trafficking.
Administration Donald Trump does not exclude military operations in response to the regime's aggressive steps Nicolas Maduro, In particular, in the area of security and influence on neighbouring countries.

In turn, Caracas states that potential US aggression would be seen as an attack on Venezuela's sovereignty and promises to “fight to the end”.

Outlook.

Analysts note that the plan of guerrilla resistance is more likely to be a political signal to Washington, rather than a real military strategy.
The actual combat capability of the Armed Forces of Venezuela remains low, and most military bases are in poor condition.