一线观察丨美国航母逼近 委内瑞拉民众：我们热爱和平 但谁来都不怕

Group 1 - The U.S. has deployed multiple warships near Venezuela under the pretext of anti-drug operations, claiming to have sunk at least 21 alleged drug trafficking vessels since early September, resulting in at least 83 deaths [1] - The Venezuelan government has accused the U.S. of attempting to instigate regime change through military threats and expanding its military presence in Latin America [1] - President Maduro has called for the mobilization of citizens, military, and police to oppose U.S. military threats, with over 8 million people reportedly joining militia or reserve forces since late August [1] Group 2 - Local residents, including those who have joined the militia, express a strong willingness to defend their country, with some stating they are prepared to sacrifice their lives if necessary [2] - Despite the economic challenges posed by U.S. sanctions and military threats, essential goods such as meat, eggs, and milk remain sufficiently supplied and prices stable [2][3] - The economic impact of U.S. sanctions since 2018 has been more detrimental than the recent military presence, with increased repair costs for imported equipment now nearly three times higher than before the sanctions [3]