{
  "id": 18195910,
  "title": "US Reportedly Took Part in a Bombing Operation Against the ELN in Venezuela",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/us-reportedly-took-part-in-a-bombing-operation-against-the-eln-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T22:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/11/04/us-support-venezuela-eln-camp-attack-apure-23-dead/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 30, U.S. troops and an MQ-9 Reaper drone reportedly targeted an ELN camp in Venezuela's Apure state, resulting in the death of 23 individuals, including those not affiliated with the guerrilla group. The initial report claimed the operation was conducted solely by the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB), leaving eight ELN members dead. The camp in the Guafillas sector of El Meta, Municipality of Pedro Camejo, was identified as an ELN drug storage and distribution hub. U.S. involvement in the operation became evident when four U.S. officials confirmed Washington's support, which included drones and intelligence. If confirmed, this would be the second U.S.-led operation in Venezuela, following a strike in June that killed Hector Guerrero Flores, alias \"Nino Guerrero,\" the leader of the transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua. The ongoing ELN presence in Venezuela, alongside FARC dissidents, has been linked to cocaine trafficking and other illegal activities, prompting calls for action from U.S. officials and Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella. Reports suggest potential U.S. military presence in Venezuela, with discussions about a longer-term agreement between the two nations.",
  "summary": "As more details emerge about an attack on Oct. 30 against an ELN camp in Venezuela’s Apure state, questions are mounting over the operation and the extent of U.S. involvement. Initial reports said the operation had been carried out by the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) and left eight members of the Colombian guerrilla group […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}