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Venezuela Appoints Larry Devoe as New Attorney General

4/10/2026

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Venezuela's National Assembly confirmed Larry Devoe as the new attorney general on April 9, 2026.
Devoe is a close ally of interim President Delcy Rodriguez and had served as interim attorney general since Tarek Saab's resignation in February.
The assembly approved Devoe's appointment with 275 votes after a legislative commission reviewed more than 70 candidates.
Opposition lawmaker Henrique Capriles nominated Magaly Vasquez, who received 10 votes, illustrating ongoing political dynamics in Venezuela.

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Venezuela's National Assembly confirmed Larry Devoe as the new attorney general on April 9, 2026.
Devoe is a close ally of interim President Delcy Rodriguez and had served as interim attorney general since Tarek Saab's resignation in February.
The assembly approved Devoe's appointment with 275 votes after a legislative commission reviewed more than 70 candidates.
Opposition lawmaker Henrique Capriles nominated Magaly Vasquez, who received 10 votes, illustrating ongoing political dynamics in Venezuela.