Armed Forces and Questioned Figures: Would 82% of Venezuelans Be Willing to Take Up Arms?
Nicolás Maduro led the celebration of the “courage, discipline and historical strength” of the Air Force that accumulates more than…
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Venezuela activates its new comprehensive Defense Command Law amid rising tensions with the U.S.
The National Assembly approved the Comprehensive National Defense Command Law on November 11, a central instrument of Venezuela’s new military doctrine that expands the shared responsibility between the State, the Armed Forces, and the citizenry in the country’s defense. The enactment occurs in a climate of regional tension marked by the deployment of the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford in the Caribbean and the initiation of “Operation Southern Lance,” announced by Washington. The regulation has generated official support and strong criticism from opposition sectors who consider it an instrument of internal control.
United States Expands Deployment in Caribbean with USS Lake Erie and USS Newport News Nearing Venezuela
A new U.S. order has sent the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie and the nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Newport News to the southern Caribbean Sea.
Who Supports and Who Rejects the U.S. Deployment off the Coast of Venezuela?
Under the justification of combating drug trafficking and confronting drug cartels, the United States has launched a military advance in the waters off Venezuela’s territorial sea.
United States Deploys 4,500 Additional Troops in Latin America and the Caribbean
The U.S. military is deploying an additional 4,500 troops to the Southern Command region, which includes Latin America and the Caribbean.
Trump Orders Military Deployment in the Southern Caribbean—What Do We Know So Far?
The U.S. government has ordered the deployment of naval and air forces to the southern Caribbean Sea to take action against Latin American drug cartels, according to a Reuters report citing two sources.
Russia Builds Ammunition Factory in Venezuela
A Russian state-owned company has completed the first phase of an ammunition factory in Venezuela, which will supply the country’s armed forces and security agencies.
Guyana Defence Force Reports Attacks by Armed Groups Near Border with Venezuela
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) reported on Thursday that a patrol was attacked by armed groups near the Cuyuní River, on the de facto border with Venezuela.
Vice President of Guyana: Election of Governor for Essequibo Violates ICJ Decisions
The Vice President of Guyana reaffirmed his government’s position regarding the territorial dispute with Venezuela over the Essequibo region, emphasizing that Venezuela’s appointment of a governor for this area constitutes a violation of the resolutions of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Argyle Treaty.
Dispute Over Esequibo Waters Reignites Territorial Conflict Between Guyana and Venezuela
The territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana has reached a new critical point following a complaint by Guyanese President Irfaan Ali about the incursion of a Venezuelan military vessel into waters that Guyana considers its own. The incident has sparked a strong diplomatic reaction and reignited historical tensions between the two countries over the Esequibo territory, which is currently under dispute in a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).