Venezuela Adds Layers of Security

In Venezuela, part of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela's (PSUV's) strategy for staying in power is targeting the country's military, rather than civilian, leaders. In hopes of minimizing the risk of rebellion, Caracas has begun to monitor the military through the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM) — a body heavily influenced by Cuba and no doubt operating with Havana's help. In fact, its surveillance efforts in the country's eight Strategic Defense Regions and 24 Strategic Defense Zones have only increased in the past year and are unlikely to let up anytime soon. More…