First GNB-ELN clash in Venezuela's Junín leaves one dead near Colombia border

A clash between Venezuela's National Guard (GNB) and the ELN in Junín, near the Colombian border, resulted in one death. This marks the first reported direct confrontation between Venezuelan security forces and the ELN, signaling a potential escalation in state-militant tensions in the border region. The incident's implications for cross-border security and regional stability remain uncertain.