NewzSince January 2026, the Venezuelan government has conducted a widespread leadership transition within the National Guard, resulting in the replacement of 23 out of 24 zone commanders. The reshuffle, initiated by President Nicolás Maduro, has left only one individual, Brigadier General Liberto Giovany Vivas Contreras, in his original post.
This high rate of turnover represents a significant restructuring of the regional command hierarchy within the Bolivarian National Guard. The change in personnel across nearly all zones marks a comprehensive shift in the operational leadership of the security force compared to the command structure that existed at the start of the year.
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