English 
Spanish 
3 min read
0 comments
Brazilian Army in action: Government mobilizes first Anti-tank Company with 150 soldiers to reinforce protection of the border with Venezuela after measures taken by Nicolás Maduro
As January 10, 2025 approaches, tensions intensify in South America, with the political crisis in Venezuela directly impacting Brazil. Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader, refuses to hand over power to Edmundo Gonzales, the internationally recognized winner of the 2024 elections, generating instability in the country. Thus, the Brazilian Army responds and creates an Anti-Tank Company to protect borders.
Brazilian Army Anti-Tank Company to have 150 soldiers
The issue raised is the political and economic instability in Venezuela, aggravated by the impasse between Nicolás Maduro and Edmundo Gonzales, which could trigger a new wave of excessive migration to Brazil, generating humanitarian and security challenges, in addition to military tensions on the northern border. Responding to Maduro’s threats and the possibility of a new massive migration wave, the Brazilian Army is strengthening its presence on the northern border.
Among the measures announced is the formation of the First Anti-Tank Company, equipped with advanced missiles such as the Israeli-made Spike LR2 and the Max MSS 1.2 AC, developed in Brazil.
- China takes drastic decision and restricts global export of strategic products used in civil and military spheres
- China wants to conquer the world and Brazil can help! Asian giant proposes to modernize FAB, but wants something in return: access to the Alcântara Launch Center to expand its activities in America
- Russia's Devastating Weapon! TOS-1 Multiple Rocket Launcher Transforms Battlefields with Deadly Thermobaric Ammunition and Retains Its Title as the World's Most Feared War Machine
- Members of the Navy want to circumvent changes to retirement and have developed a tactic to do so: asking to go into reserve; requests have increased 8 times with discussion about changes to retirement
The new anti-tank unit will consist of 150 highly trained soldiers, with the ability to quickly deploy to strategic regions. In addition, missiles and other equipment are already being sent to the 18th Mechanized Cavalry Regiment in Boa Vista, Roraima, reinforcing defense on the border with Venezuela.
The migration crisis is a major concern for the Brazilian government and military. With more than 8 million Venezuelans already living as refugees, a new wave of displaced people could overwhelm public services in states like Roraima, as well as intensify social and security problems.
Maduro plans to arrest González
Experts warn of the risk of infiltration by paramilitary or criminal groups among refugees, increasing the complexity of the crisis. combination of humanitarian challenges and security requires a coordinated response between Brazil and the international community.
While the situation in Venezuela remains uncertain with Maduro, Brazil is reinforcing its military preparations with the Anti-Car Company and seeking to balance humanitarian and security measures. The coming months will be decisive for regional stability.
It is important to highlight that orThe Venezuelan regime reiterated on Monday (17) that opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, exiled in Spain, will be arrested if he returns to the country.
The threat came after the standard-bearer of the anti-Chavista forces, considered by part of the international community as president-elect, expressed his intention to take office in Caracas on January 10, despite Nicolás Maduro having been proclaimed the winner of the election marked by fraud.
Understand what will happen on January 10th
Nicolás Maduro is mounting a war operation to prevent any demonstrations at his next inauguration ceremony, scheduled for January 10.
Maduro declared himself the winner of an electoral fraud on July 28, despite his opponent Edmundo González Urrutia having obtained twice as many votes. With this, he plans to begin a third six-year term.
However, seven countries have already stated that they believe that the elected president of Venezuela is Edmundo González Urrutia. In addition, graffiti in several cities in Venezuela shows popular rejection of Maduro's third term, with phrases such as "January 10, freedom now." The dictatorship is therefore moving to scare the population as much as possible in order to ensure the maintenance of the dictatorship, without major obstacles.
In August, Chavismo’s number two, Diosdado Cabello, was appointed by Maduro to the post of Minister of Popular Power for Internal Affairs, Justice and Peace. On the morning of Saturday the 14th, Cabello participated in an event with the Rapid Reaction Units of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces.
