Lineamientos estratégicos para fortalecer el poder Nacional en la Zona Operativa de Defensa Integral N°82, la Guaira

Abstract

This research proposes strategic guidelines to strengthen national power in the Comprehensive Defense Operational Zone (ZODI) No. 82, La Guaira, with a view to the Comprehensive Defense of the Nation. Every nation seeks to strengthen its national power, guaranteeing the defense of internal order and national development, under the principle of co-responsibility and civil-military integration. This study addresses the La Guaira ZODI, an area of vital strategic importance due to its geographic location, which includes the country's main airport and second-largest port, and its proximity to the capital. The methodology employed was non-experimental, descriptive, and documentary, complemented by field research. The study involved a sample of eight representatives from the General Staff of ZODI No. 82, La Guaira, who were administered a questionnaire. The results demonstrated the need to strengthen civil-military integration, implement state policies for popular power, and invest in key infrastructure, as well as use social intelligence and ongoing attention to the population to maintain internal order. Threats identified included opposition protests, drug trafficking, poor services, and corruption. The ZODI's actions include cooperation in domestic affairs, active participation in national development, and training. The research concludes that strengthening National Power and Comprehensive Defense in the La Guaira ZODI requires a holistic strategy that integrates geopolitical, economic, social, and military aspects, and prioritizes joint responsibility and civil-military-police unity under the Bolivarian ideal.