Domingo Hernández Lárez
Strategic Operational Commander of the FANB (CEOFANB)
At a glance
General-in-Chief Domingo Hernández Lárez is the Strategic Operational Commander of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (CEOFANB) — the senior operational figure in the FANB chain of command.
Who is Domingo Hernández Lárez?
Domingo Antonio Hernández Lárez holds the rank of General-in-Chief, the highest active rank in the Venezuelan armed forces. As Strategic Operational Commander he runs the day-to-day operational integration of the army, navy, air force, GNB, and militia. He is a sanctions target of the U.S., EU, UK, and Canada.
Also known as: Domingo Antonio Hernández Lárez.
Network & connections
The following figures are part of Domingo Hernández Lárez's direct political, cabinet, or institutional network — useful for compliance teams mapping the wider Venezuelan power structure:
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & further reading
Useful tools and explainers
- Browse all active OFAC Venezuela SDN designations — the live US Treasury tracker for individuals, entities, vessels, and aircraft.
- OFAC Venezuela sanctions checker — paste any name to check it against the active SDN list.
- How to invest in Venezuela (2026 sanctions-safe guide)
- Browse all Venezuelan power figures
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FANB high command, GNB, DGCIM, SEBIN, and the armed-forces leadership.
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