According to information published by El País on August 25, 2025, Venezuela has launched a large-scale military operation along its border with Colombia, deploying an estimated 15,000 troops supported by aviation units, drones, and riverine forces. Venezuelan Interior and Justice Minister Diosdado Cabello confirmed the mobilization, describing it as a campaign to dismantle narcotics networks and armed gangs operating in the frontier states of Zulia and Táchira. The scope of the deployment, however, carries broader political weight as tensions grow with both Colombia and the United States. Read full defense news at this link...
Venezuelan forces deploy 15,000 troops with armored vehicles aircraft and naval units along the Colombian border in a show of defiance against US pressure (Picture source: Venezuelan State).