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Venezuela's President Replaces Defense Minister
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Summary: 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
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