At least 19 people were reportedly killed after the Venezuelan army attacked a camp belonging to a Colombian guerrilla group in Venezuela's western Apure state, according to an NGO and a source familiar with the operation.

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The attack took place early on Friday, October 30, 2026. The initial death toll was reported as nine by FundaRedes, a non-governmental organisation that monitors human rights violations in Venezuela's border regions.

However, further information emerged on Sunday, November 1, suggesting that the number of fatalities had increased to at least 19.

Juan Francisco Garcia, a coordinator associated with the group, said on November 1 that ten bodies had been transported to the state capital, San Fernando, on the day after the attack.

The incident involved a camp operated by a Colombian guerrilla organisation inside Venezuelan territory. The attack highlights continuing security concerns along the Venezuela-Colombia border, where armed groups have maintained a presence.

The region has experienced repeated violence involving guerrilla factions, security forces and other armed organisations. Such incidents have also complicated efforts to establish lasting peace and stability in the border areas.

The reported death toll is based on information from FundaRedes and sources close to the operation. Further independent confirmation and official details about the identities of those killed were not provided in the supplied report.