Environmental group SOS Orinoco is calling for greater government transparency regarding a recent military deployment to mining areas within Venezuela’s Bolívar state. The organization highlights concerns over the 2016 granting of over 111,000 square kilometers to the Arco Minero del Orinoco project, intended for mining activities. SOS Orinoco asserts this concession was made without proper legislative approval or comprehensive socio-environmental impact studies. The deployment raises fears about potential human rights and environmental consequences in the region. Activists are seeking clarification on the purpose and scope of the military operation. They argue that the lack of transparency surrounding both the initial mining concessions and the current military presence undermines accountability. The group emphasizes the need for responsible and sustainable resource management in the Orinoco Mining Arc.