Venezuela Organized Crime Observatory

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Last Update: Thursday, 6 February, 2025
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Major Events

JAN 22, 2025
Military Kills “Wilexis,” the Criminal Who Rebelled Against Maduro
  Where: Sucre, Miranda. Who: Wilexis
JAN 19, 2025
800 People Receive Aid After Fleeing Violence in Colombia
  Where: Jesús María Semprún, Zulia. Who: ELN, Ex-FARC Mafia
JAN 7, 2025
Groups Attacked Opposition Protests Prior to Maduro's Inauguration
  Where: Girardot, Aragua. Who: No actors identified
NOV 27, 2024
National Guard Arrests Highlight Security Force Corruption
  Where: Alto Orinoco, Amazonas. Who: No actors identified
NOV 13, 2024
Arrest of Informal Miners Reflects Criminal Migration
  Where: Río Negro, Amazonas. Who: No actors identified
NOV 13, 2024
Amazonas Marijuana Seizure Highlights Trafficking Route
  Where: Atabapo, Amazonas. Who: No actors identified
NOV 5, 2024
Bolívar Prison Takeover Shows Criminal Control Continues
  Where: Sifontes, Bolívar. Who: No actors identified
NOV 1, 2024
Wilexis Gang Linked to Murder of Pro-Government Councilor in Petare
  Where: Sucre, Miranda. Who: Wilexis
OCT 21, 2024
Ex-Oil Minister’s Arrest Shows New Conflicts Between Political Factions
  Where: Libertador, Capital District. Who: No actors identified
OCT 11, 2024
Pharmacy Grenade Attack Bucks Trend of Decreasing Use of Explosive Weapon
  Where: Maracaibo, Zulia. Who: No actors identified
OCT 3, 2024
Local Tren de Aragua Leader Killed in Gang’s Home State
  Where: Revenga, Aragua. Who: Tren de Aragua
SEP 23, 2024
Bodyguard Arrested for Attempting to Kidnap Mayor
  Where: Puerto Cabello, Carabobo. Who: No actors identified