Venezuelan president warns armed forces of possible destabilization attacks

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has cautioned the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) about possible attacks by opposition groups aimed at undermining the military.

Maduro expressed these concerns during the Command Transfer ceremony at Fuerte Tiuna Military Complex, Caracas, criticizing voices that incite hatred and intolerance against the FANB.

The President ascribed this animosity to influences from the Southern Command and underscored the need for military unity.

Maduro praised the troops for preserving national sovereignty and restoring the country’s peace.

The ceremony also witnessed the conferral of military commands.

• Major General (M/G) José Antonio Murga Baptista became the General Commander of the Bolivarian Army,
• Admiral Neil Jesús Villamizar Sánchez the Bolivarian Navy Commander,
• M/G Elio Estrada Paredes the General Commander of the National Guard, and
• M/G Javier José Marcano Tábata the General Commander of the National Militia.

Additionally, Maduro announced a restructuring of the FANB, designating commanders for the Integral Defense Regions (REDI).

M/G Johan Alexander Hernández Lárez was named REDI Capital commander, with other key appointments made across the nation.

Major General José Luís Tremón Jiménez was also appointed Commander of the Integral Aerospace Defense Command (Codai).