| Country: | Venezuela |
| Details of Formation: | -- |
| Details of Termination: | -- |
| Purpose: | The government uses the militias to do the dirty work without being responsible. The militia is described being a useful tool for the Venezuelan government facing many challenges, especially to act against opposition. |
| Organisation: | The government does not have any formal ties to the group, but the group seems to follow the government based on their ideological commitment. |
| Weapons and Training: | The group has previously used teargas bombs. |
| Size: | -- |
| Reason for Membership: | The members seem to be motivated by ideology. |
| Treatment of Civilians: | The militia acts violently against political opposition, such as critical journalists or the church, using teargas bombs. First the government tacitly approved but later Chavez denounced the violence and ordered the detention of the responsible militia member. |
| Other Information: | -- |
| References: | Information was taken from news sources listed in the PGMD. |