Venezuela Bolsters Military Reserves
CARACAS, Venezuela (UPI) -- Venezuela's military reserve units have been increased to 2 million soldiers, Globovision TV reported.

The county has been aggressively recruiting citizens to join the reserves since last year.

President Hugo Chavez has stressed the need for Venezuela to bolster its home defenses against foreign invaders.

The leftist Venezuelan leader has accused Washington of trying to undermine his authority and take over the country's lucrative oil industry.

Chavez announced last year that Venezuela was purchasing 100,000 Russian assault rifles and other armaments.