Acting president Delcy Rodriguez has appointed Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez to lead the defense ministry, a move to consolidate military control.

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, on Wednesday removed Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López after more than a decade in the post and appointed Gen. Gustavo González López as his replacement,

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez on Wednesday removed Vladimir Padrino López as defense minister and appointed General Gustavo González López in his place, ending one of the longest and most politically sensitive tenures within the country’s ruling military hierarchy.

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez announced a major Cabinet shake-up Wednesday with the appointment of a new defense minister to replace Gen. Vladimir Padrino Lopez, who had been a cornerstone of the military's long-standing support for former President Nicolas Maduro.

The United States is offering a multimillion-dollar reward for the capture of Vladimir Padrino, former Venezuelan defense minister, who was dismissed by Delcy Rodríguez.

A Maduro loyalist who is credited with stabilizing Venezuela's economy after years of crisis was picked by Trump to take over.

March 11 (Reuters) - Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday that she has appointed Paula Henao as oil minister, filling the key role as the country overhauls its oil industry amid U.

María Corina Machado says the formal recognition Delcy Rodríguez as interim president of Venezuela is aimed at speeding the country's transition.