What Venezuela’s Military Reshuffle Means for Guyana

2026-03-20 - 12:30

Key Points — Venezuela replaced its entire military high command Thursday, installing loyalists chosen for obedience, not combat capability — two months after the U.S. raid that captured Nicolás Maduro — Venezuela’s claim over Guyana’s oil-rich Essequibo territory — two-thirds of the country — has not been withdrawn, and the FANB’s 123,000 troops still outclass