13 Dec

Public policies on national security in Venezuela.

Publicado por Yuyalikgua-orinok - Etiquetas: #Educacion, #Historia, #Pedagogía, #Socio político

Venezuela's national security policies are framed within a comprehensive defense approach promoted by the Nicolás Maduro government, responding to geopolitical tensions, international pressures (especially from the US), and internal challenges such as protests and social unrest. The Organic Law of National Security (amended in previous years) is the fundamental legal pillar, defining security as "comprehensive development" that guarantees the enjoyment of constitutional rights, integrating the State, society, and the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB). This law merges military and police functions under a doctrine that prioritizes sovereignty in the face of external threats.

[vlexvenezuela.com](https://vlexvenezuela.com/vid/ley-organica-seguridad-nacion-740064745)[ohchr.org](https://www.ohchr.org/es/press-releases/2025/12/venezuela-bolivarian-national-guard-responsible-systematic-violations-and)

In 2025, the government activated key initiatives within the 2025-2031 Government Plan (approved by the National Assembly in May), which includes the 7 Great Transformations. The third "T"—"Citizen Security and Defense of the Homeland"—was launched on January 22 at Fort Tiuna, reinforcing territorial protection, national unity, and border control through military and police deployments. Notable operational plans include Plan Independencia 200 (announced in September), which established Comprehensive Defense Zones (ZODI) and Comprehensive Defense Areas (ADI) in all municipalities via Decree 5.164, with an emphasis on land and naval surveillance and civil-military cooperation.
National security policies in Venezuela are framed within a comprehensive defense approach promoted by the Nicolás Maduro government, responding to geopolitical tensions, international pressures (especially from the U.S.), and internal challenges such as protests and social unrest. The Organic Law of National Security (amended in previous years) is the fundamental legal pillar, defining security as "comprehensive development" that guarantees the enjoyment of constitutional rights, integrating the State, society, and the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB). This law merges military and police functions under a doctrine that prioritizes sovereignty in the face of external threats.

In 2025, the government activated key initiatives within the 2025-2031 Government Plan (approved by the National Assembly in May), which includes the 7 Great Transformations. The third "T"—"Citizen Security and Defense of the Homeland"—was launched on January 22 at Fort Tiuna, reinforcing territorial protection, national unity, and border control through military and police deployments. Operational plans such as Plan Independencia 200 (announced in September) stand out, which completed the establishment of Comprehensive Defense Zones (ZODI) and Comprehensive Defense Areas (ADI) in all municipalities via Decree 5.164, with an emphasis on land and naval surveillance and civil-military participation. [mppp.gob.ve](https://mppp.gob.ve/2025/01/22/activada-la-tercera-transformacion-para-seguir-afianzando-la-seguridad-y-defensa-de-la-nacion/)[eluniversal.com](https://www.eluniversal.com/politica/199583/activada-tercera-t-de-las-7-transformaciones-seguridad-ciudadana-y-defensa-de-la-patria)[misionverdad [.com](https://misionverdad.com/venezuela/plan-independencia-200-balance-nueva-ley-y-fase-superior)[eldiario.com](https://eldiario.com/2025/09/24/activaron-areas-defensa-integral-reforzar-seguridad-venezuela/)[cnnespanol.cnn.com](https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2025/10/18/venezuela/maduro-plan-defensa-amenaza-eeuu-efe)

Six strategic points outlined by Maduro in exercises such as Bolivarian Shield 2025 guide these policies: strengthening defense commands, eradicating criminal gangs, controlling borders, and responding to "imperial threats" (e.g., U.S. naval deployments in the Caribbean). This occurs within a context of crisis: 1,249 protests in the first half of the year (48% fewer than in 2024, but with civic closures) and hemispheric debates on narcoterrorism.

[mppp.gob.ve](https://mppp.gob.ve/2025/01/22/activada-la-tercera-transformacion-para-seguir-afianzando-la-seguridad-y-defensa-de-la-nacion/)[eluniversal.com](https://www.eluniversal.com/politica/199583/activada-tercera-t-de-las-7-transformaciones-seguridad-ciudadana-y-defensa-de-la-patria)[misionverdad.com] (https://misionverdad.com/venezuela/plan-independencia-200-balance-nueva-ley-y-fase-superior)[eldiario.com](https://eldiario.com/2025/09/24/activaron-areas-defensa-integral-reforzar-seguridad-venezuela/)[cnnespanol.cnn.com](https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2025/10/18/venezuela/maduro-plan-defensa-amenaza-eeuu-efe)