Topic: Colectivos

Julio, a Venezuelan-American, discusses the "Colectivos," or armed pro-government militias, that have repressed the population since the Chavez era. He notes that while there is celebration abroad, tensions remain high in Caracas due to military checkpoints. The segment also critiques "Soros-funded" protests in the U.S., claiming participants are often unaware of the actual situation in Venezuela.

A Venezuelan citizen living in Minnesota describes the "Colectivos de la Paz," armed militias used by the Venezuelan government to repress dissent. These groups were reportedly trained by the Colombian FARC and include gangs like the "Tren de Aragua." The caller expresses concern that Marco Rubio is willing to work with Delcy Rodriguez, arguing that the entire communist infrastructure must be eliminated.

Photojournalist Chuck Holton reports from the Venezuelan border that the population is terrified of retribution from the "Colectivos." These biker gangs operate with plausible deniability from the government, killing and robbing dissenters. Bracken argues that the lack of public protest in Caracas is not a sign of support for Maduro, but rather a result of extreme fear of these informal enforcers.