Why alistamiento Is Trending Today?

Explore key developments that caused alistamiento to trend — updated as the story unfolds.

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August 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Nicolás Maduro declared the nationwide military mobilization, or "alistamiento," a total success, stating it was a response to the "terrorist strike" by the United States. The Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) joined the national mobilization, while Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López reported high levels of participation. Maduro encouraged citizens to join the "alistamiento" out of love for Venezuela, and the mobilization continued throughout the weekend.
August 23, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Nicolás Maduro's recent call for a military recruitment drive, known as "alistamiento," faced low turnout, with many Venezuelans criticizing the event as a "rotund failure." The regime had urged citizens to join the military in both barracks and public squares, but the initiative was met with resistance, with some workers and civilians reporting pressure to enlist. Opposition figure María Corina Machado condemned the move, stating that "Venezuela left them alone." Despite the backlash, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López maintained that the people were responding positively to the voluntary call for alistamiento. The process of alistamiento began nationwide this past weekend, with Maduro emphasizing the importance of the Milicia Bolivariana.