Chavismo Without Maduro: Rodríguez Reshuffles Power

2026-03-20 - 12:00

Key Points — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez has replaced 14 ministers — 42% of the cabinet — in less than three months since taking power after the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro — The most consequential move was firing Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López after 12 years, replacing him with intelligence general Gustavo González