In 1977, Chávez's unit was transferred to Anzoátegui, where they were involved in battling the Red Flag Party, a Marxist–Hoxhaist insurgency group.
Tahun 1977, pasukan Chávez ditransfer ke Anzoátegui dan terlibat dalam pertempuran melawan Partai Bendera Merah, sebuah grup pemberontak Marxis-Hoxhais.