Venezuela's President Replaces Defense Minister

By The BriefBrief

Delcy Rodriguez appoints General Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez as new defense minister, replacing Vladimir Padrino.

WHO: Venezuela

WHAT: replaces defense minister

WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 1:52 PM ET

WHERE: Venezuela

WHY: to appoint a new defense minister after over 11 years

Sources (2): Bloomberg, Straits Times

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