South AmericaVenezuela
First report 8h ago•Last update 8h ago

ELN commander killed in Venezuelan military operation

A senior ELN commander, Emilse Oviedo Sierra, may have been killed in a bombing of an ELN camp in Apure, Venezuela, carried out by the Venezuelan Armed Forces in coordination with the U.S. Southern Command.

Background

Venezuela has long been a transit and operating ground for Colombian armed groups like the ELN, particularly in border regions. This situation often involves complex dynamics between Venezuelan authorities, these groups, and international actors like the United States, impacting regional stability and security.

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Reported ELN commander killed in Venezuelan military operation

First report 16h agoLast update 16h ago
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