Venezuela: Live Risk & Event Map

Recently reported events for Venezuela, drawn from 100+ open sources and geocoded by GeoBit. For the interactive, continuously-updated picture, open the live map.

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Date	Type	Location	Reported event
2026-10-11	Abduction/kidnapping	Venezuela	CICPC officers rescued two mechanics held captive by alleged kidnapping group; gunfight occurred during operation; captors fled toward footh · GEOBIT AI
2026-10-06	Explosions/Remote violence	Venezuela	Fire ignited at gas line connecting the diesel hydrotreater, forcing full refinery shutdown; personnel evacuated with no injuries; firefight · GEOBIT AI
2026-10-02	Protests	Venezuela	A blackout-related protest blocked highways in Carora; one confrontation reportedly became violent, though verified casualty details remain · GEOBIT AI
2026-10-01	Protests	Venezuela	Protests · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-30	Protests	Venezuela	Military personnel dispersed a peaceful anti-blackout protest with tear gas despite children being present in the area. · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-29	Abduction/kidnapping	Venezuela	Authorities rescued three people who had been subjected to a virtual-kidnapping and extortion scheme; all were unharmed. · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-28	Violence against civilians	Venezuela	A second decomposed body was found in a residential area; the victim was identified as Luis Fernando Silva Ortega, age 22. · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-28	Violence against civilians	Venezuela	Violence against civilians · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-28	Battles	Venezuela	An armed confrontation between Venezuelan National Guard and ELN members occurred in the Venezuelan-Colombian border area, resulting in one · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-28	Protests	Venezuela	Demonstrators protested for the release of political prisoners following reports of a death at the women's prison (INOF). · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-28	Protests	Venezuela	Workers erected a barricade outside state-run basic-industry companies in Guayana demanding better wages. · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-28	Protests	Venezuela	A military contingent blocked the Lake Maracaibo bridge to prevent workers from closing the major route during a planned protest over wages · GEOBIT AI

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