Acting President of Venezuela Announces Replacement of Military Leadership

Caracas, March 20 (QNA) – Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodr­guez announced today the replacement of the army’s top leadership following the dismissal of Vladimir Padrino from his position as Minister of Defense.

Rodr­guez stated in press remarks said that she had decided to appoint a new military leadership that will work alongside Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez, who has been appointed as the new Minister of Defense. She noted that this step comes as part of a broader restructuring of the military. (QNA)