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National Bolivarian Militia of Venezuela

Well, you know how when you go to school, you have a teacher who helps you learn and keeps you safe? In some countries, like Venezuela, they have something called a National Bolivarian Militia.

This militia is made up of regular people who want to help their country stay safe, like you may want to help keep your classroom clean or help your school do recycling.

The National Bolivarian Militia is named after Simon Bolivar, a hero from Venezuela’s history who fought for the country's independence. They wear uniforms and learn how to protect their country and help out in emergencies like natural disasters.

However, some people don't like the National Bolivarian Militia because they think it is being used to control people and stop people from speaking out against the government.

In summary, the National Bolivarian Militia of Venezuela is a group of regular people who want to keep their country safe but some people are concerned that it is being used in ways that are not fair.