The Venezuelan military used drones and helicopters to attack an ELN rebel camp in Apure state, killing at least 19. Military sources claimed the operation received support from U.S. intelligence agencies.
On 2 Nov 2026, foreign news agencies reported that at least 19 people died in a Venezuelan military strike against a Colombian rebel group camp inside Venezuelan territory during the early hours of Friday, 30 Oct. This was according to NGOs and sources close to the operation.
The target was a camp of the National Liberation Army (ELN), a Colombian rebel group. Video released by Fundaredes showed bodies lying on the ground, broken trees, and ruins believed to be the rebel camp area.
An anonymous source close to the Venezuelan military operation claimed the attack was supported by U.S. intelligence, stating that the CIA and FBI provided assistance and that the operation was ordered by the U.S. The U.S. State Department and the Venezuelan government have not commented on the incident.