Delcy Rodríguez Appoints G/J Gustavo Gonzalez López as New Minister of Defense
Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, dismissed Vladimir Padrino López this Wednesday after more than a decade as Minister of Defense in the South American country, and appointed General Gustavo González López in his place, two months after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro during a US military attack in Caracas. 'We thank [...]
TL;DR
- Delcy Rodríguez, acting president of Venezuela, dismissed Vladimir Padrino López as Minister of Defense.
- General Gustavo González López has been appointed as the new Minister of Defense.
- Padrino López served as Minister of Defense since October 24, 2014.
- The change occurs two and a half months after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro in a US military attack.
- Gustavo González López has previously held positions such as commander of the Presidential Guard, director of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM), and director of the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (Sebin).