The presidential honour guard is the military force which provides the bodyguards tasked with protecting the head of state. The order to replace Gen Marcano Tábata was issued by the new interim president, Delcy Rodríguez. Rodríguez's tone has been alternating between defiant and conciliatory since she was designated interim president by Venezuela's Supreme Court. The sacking of Gen Marcano Tábata is one of the first changes to senior officials in her inner circle. As well as being in charge of the presidential guard, Gen Marcano Tábata also led Venezuela's military counterintelligence unit DGCIM.

Source: The Star January 08, 2026 06:57 UTC