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Venezuelan Military Destroys 84 Illegal Mining Structures
They served as clandestine lodgings and logistical depots for environmental depredation and open-pit mining in a national security area. On Thursday, Domingo Hernandez, the strategic commander of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB), confirmed that Venezuelan military forces destroyed 84 structures used for illegal mining in the southern part of the country. RELATED: Venezuelans Make […]
June 6, 2024
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FANB Demands Lifting US Sanctions Against Venezuela
On Friday, members of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) joined a signature collection campaign to demand that the United States lift sanctions against Venezuelans. RELATED: President Maduro Installs Our Venezuela Campaign Command Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez reminded that his country has been affected by over 930 unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United […]
May 17, 2024
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Venezuelan Defense Minister Supports Arrest of Former Ministers
On Wednesday, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino-Lopez endorsed the arrests of former Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami and former Economy Minister Simon Zerpa for their involvement in a corruption scheme related to the state oil company PDVSA. RELATED: FreeAlexSaab Supports Fight against Corruption by Bolivarian Govt. “In unrestricted adherence to its traditions and ethical principles, […]
April 10, 2024
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Venezuelan Soldiers Evict Illegal Miners in the Amazon Region
On Tuesday, Gen. Domingo Hernandez, the commander of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB), reported on the eviction of 491 people who were carrying out artisanal mining operations in a national water reserve located in the Gran Sabana municipality in the Amazon. RELATED: Venezuela Fights Illegal Mining in the Bolivar & Amazon States Previously, he […]
March 19, 2024
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Venezuela Fights Illegal Mining in the Bolivar & Amazon States
On Sunday, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) confirmed that Venezuelan soldiers destroyed eight illegal mines and captured 28 people in the Yapacana National Park, in the state of Amazonas. RELATED: Venezuelan Armed Forces Ratify Commitment to Democratic Process “These clandestine mines were depredating the environment,” FANB Commander Domingo Hernandez said regarding the facilities that had […]
March 11, 2024
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Venezuela Destroys Illegal Mining Camps in the Amazon Region
On Tuesday, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) informed that six makeshift mining camps set up by illegal miners were destroyed in the state of Amazonas. RELATED: National Assembly’s Consultation Is Successful: Pres. Maduro Previously, on Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro launched Operation “Fog 2024” for the protection of the Amazon region and its ecosystems. The […]