So far 2,000 Venezuelan soldiers and police officers have been deployed in the Catatumbo area within Venezuelan territory. On Friday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed the launch of the military operation Catatumbo Lightning, which had been announced earlier by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. RELATED: Venezuela Launches ‘Catatumbo Lightning’ Military Operation on Border With Colombia “A […]

This operation is part of the popular, military, and police exercise ‘Bolivarian Shield 2025’. Early on Friday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced a large-scale deployment of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) in coordination with Colombian President Gustavo Petro. RELATED: Clashes Between Colombian Irregular Forces Leave 13 Dead in Catatumbo The “Catatumbo Lightning” Operation is […]