New Commanders Appointed for ZODI in Venezuela's Barinas, Falcón, Delta Amacuro, and Monagas
DEFENSE
New commanders have been appointed for the Comprehensive Defense Operational Zones (ZODI) in Venezuela, as Major General Gustavo Enrique Belizario Sánchez takes charge of ZODI Barinas, Major General José Herrera Duarte leads ZODI Falcón, Major General Miguel Andrés Chacín Socorro heads ZODI Delta Amacuro, and Major General José Gregorio Caldera Vivas assumes command of ZODI Monagas. These appointments, made by General-in-Chief Domingo Hernández Lárez, underscore the Venezuelan military's commitment to maintaining sovereignty and addressing security challenges.

Jan 23, 2026, 8:10 PM