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Venezuela’s acting president replaces defense minister, appointing a sanctioned general amid U.S. pressure and political shifts.
Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez has replaced long-serving Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino with General Gustavo González López, a U.S.- and EU-sanctioned figure linked to human rights abuses and corruption.
The change, announced via Telegram, marks a significant shift in Venezuela’s military leadership following the January U.S. operation that removed former President Nicolás Maduro.
González López, previously head of intelligence and the presidential guard, now leads the defense ministry amid ongoing U.S. pressure and internal realignments.
Rodríguez praised Padrino for his loyalty and said he would assume new duties, though details were not provided.
The move reflects broader cabinet reshuffles under interim leadership, though key security figures remain in place.
El presidente en funciones de Venezuela reemplaza al ministro de Defensa, nombrando a un general sancionado en medio de la presión de los Estados Unidos y los cambios políticos.