Event Brief
Delcy Rodriguez replaces Venezuela’s Defence Minister
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 7:52 PM ET
Summary: General Vladimir Padrino, a key ally of Maduro, is replaced by Delcy Rodriguez as Defence Minister.
WHO: Venezuela
WHAT: Delcy Rodriguez replaces Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
WHERE: Venezuela
WHY: To appoint a new Defence Minister
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