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Venezuela's Rodríguez Reshuffles Military Amid Controversy

3/20/2026

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Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's interim leader, replaced senior military commanders and named Gustavo González López as defense minister.
This follows the ousting of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in January.
Rodríguez aims to ensure sovereignty, peace, stability, and territorial integrity.
Human rights groups criticize González López for violations while leading the intelligence service.
Rodríguez's reforms include amnesty for political prisoners and changes in oil and mining regulations aligning with U.S. interests.

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Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's interim leader, replaced senior military commanders and named Gustavo González López as defense minister.
This follows the ousting of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in January.
Rodríguez aims to ensure sovereignty, peace, stability, and territorial integrity.
Human rights groups criticize González López for violations while leading the intelligence service.
Rodríguez's reforms include amnesty for political prisoners and changes in oil and mining regulations aligning with U.S. interests.