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Surge in U.S. Bombings Sparks Fear in Sucre

11/30/2025

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In Sucre, increased United States bombings of alleged drug boats have prompted heightened surveillance and patrols by security forces, fueling fear among residents.
Locals report a surge in security personnel, including plainclothes agents and armed forces, since mid-September.
A former resident noted that the Directorate General of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM) established a command center at a state-owned hotel, contributing to a climate of secrecy and fear.

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Under Nicolás Maduro's presidency in Venezuela, 54 detentions in October 2025 were tied to opposition leader María Corina Machado, the highest repression since tensions escalated.
Rights groups say the government uses political kidnappings to dismantle opposition leadership, a claim echoed by Vente Venezuela.
The Hernández Castillo family case shows the climate, with two sisters forcibly taken by armed men.
Despite some temporary releases, torture and inhumane detention conditions persist.

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In Sucre, increased United States bombings of alleged drug boats have prompted heightened surveillance and patrols by security forces, fueling fear among residents.
Locals report a surge in security personnel, including plainclothes agents and armed forces, since mid-September.
A former resident noted that the Directorate General of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM) established a command center at a state-owned hotel, contributing to a climate of secrecy and fear.

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