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And she must deal with Diosdado Cabello, the interior minister in charge of weapons, military counter intelligence and the paramilitary known as the colectivos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

“The inner circle, the military generals, the colectivos, the governors, the mayors — they’re all there.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

That’s when the colectivos came to her farm.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

The colectivos also claim to run sports programs, coordinate with hospitals and transport networks, and visit traders to keep price speculation in check.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

"Where are the colectivos? Hidden. Hidden because there is an international observation mission," he said.

From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2021