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The US has threatened to take control of Greenland, raising concerns about NATO unity, especially given the alliance's history of internal disputes and the potential implications for collective defense under Article 5. The situation tests NATO's cohesion as European and Canadian leaders prepare for possible US actions, which would be unprecedented in the alliance's history.
Latin America's military forces are significantly weaker than the US, with Brazil having the strongest regional military but still far behind US capabilities. Many countries rely on paramilitary groups for internal security, which operate outside formal military structures. Historically, US interference in Latin America has been extensive, involving military interventions and covert operations.
In response to US threats and military presence, thousands of Venezuelans, including housewives and retirees, volunteered to join the country's militia, led by President Maduro, as a show of resistance and national defense amid escalating tensions with the US.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the deployment of 4.5 million militia members in response to perceived threats from the US, which has increased its bounty for his arrest and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. Maduro condemned US actions and called for the formation of additional militias to defend Venezuela's sovereignty amid heightened tensions.
India emphasizes its priority on energy security amidst EU sanctions on Russia's oil, asserting it will do what is necessary, despite international pressure and US threats to impose tariffs on countries like India that continue to buy Russian oil.
French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit Greenland on June 15 to show support amid ongoing U.S. threats to annex the island, discussing Arctic security, climate change, and resource cooperation with Greenland and Danish leaders, against the backdrop of U.S. military interests and Greenland's mineral wealth.