Ministry of Defense (Venezuela)
The Venezuelan Ministry of People's Power for Defense is the federal-level organization responsible for maintaining the Venezuelan armed forces. As of October 2014, this ministry is headed by General Vladimir Padrino López. The ministry coordinates numerous counter-narcotics operations, helps perform various civil support and social development programs, and oversees the conventional military capabilities of Venezuela.
Ministry of Defense in Caracas.
National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela
The National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela are controlled by the Commander-in-Chief and the Minister of Defense. In addition to the army, navy, and air force there is also a national guard and national militia primarily focused on internal security.
Battle of Carabobo (1821)
Ministry of Defense in Caracas.
T-72B1Vs of the Venezuelan Army during a commemoration parade of Hugo Chávez in 2014
A Sukhoi Su-30MKV.