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The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela reports that while the US military intervention in January 2026 led to the release of hundreds of political prisoners, the state’s core repressive structures remain intact. The report highlights continued torture, the persistence of pro-government armed groups known as 'colectivos,' and a lack of institutional reforms or accountability for past crimes.
Following Nicolás Maduro's capture by US forces, Venezuelan paramilitary groups known as colectivos, led by Diosdado Cabello, have intensified efforts to suppress dissent, including checkpoints, searches, and detentions, as the regime seeks to maintain control amid a state of emergency and ongoing repression.
Following U.S. airstrikes in Venezuela, armed civilian groups known as colectivos remained mostly low-profile, likely to maintain order and avoid provoking unrest, as their role in supporting the government or opposition remains unclear.