Venezuela Launches Joint Military-Police Operation for National Defense in Key States

Venezuela commenced a joint military-police operation named Operation Independence on October 14 to bolster national defense in key regions, including Delta Amacuro and Sucre.

• The operation, initiated at midnight on October 14, targets the states of Delta Amacuro, Sucre, and Nueva Esparta as part of a national defense strategy.
• Under the command of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela, the operation aims to enhance security and control in designated Zonas de Defensa Integral (Zodi).
• The deployment of Operation Independence reflects the Venezuelan governments efforts to address security challenges and assert military presence in vulnerable regions.