Elections & power

Delcy Rodríguez removes Vladimir Padrino López; new defense minister was sanctioned by the US

Acting president Delcy Rodríguez replaced Vladimir Padrino López, defense minister for over 11 years, with General Gustavo González López, former head of the Sebin and DGCIM intelligence services, who is sanctioned by the US, Canada and Switzerland over human rights violations. Human rights advocates criticized the appointment.

Originally published by Diario Las Américas ·

Written by Staff, Diario Las Américas

Republished by Roger Quiroz ·

Read the original: diariolasamericas.com/america-latina/delcy-rodriguez-destituye-vladimir-padrino-lopez-nuevo-ministro-la-defensa-fue-sancionado-eeuu-n5392239

General Gustavo González López, in green uniform beside a Venezuelan flag, meets seated U.S. military officers.
Photo: Michael Wimbish, U.S. Army / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain