Venezuela Boosts Military Presence in Apure Amid Rising US Tensions

Venezuela has heightened its military presence in Apure amid escalating tensions with the US, particularly following the CIAs authorization for covert operations within Venezuelan territory.

• On Thursday, Venezuela activated the Órgano de Dirección para la Defensa Integral (ODDI) in Apure, a state that borders Colombia, to bolster national security amid rising tensions.
• The Venezuelan Governor of Apure emphasized the importance of Independence and Sovereignty in the face of perceived threats from the US.
• This military mobilization coincides with the US authorizing CIA operations in Venezuela, raising concerns about potential confrontations along the Colombia-Venezuela border.