Venezuela Names Its US Ambassador as Head of Foreign Policy, Trade
Bloomberg 2026-07-13 23:54:24
Context: Venezuela's government has merged its foreign policy and international trade ministries into a single office, with Félix Plasencia, the country's ambassador to the US, appointed as its head. This move was announced by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. The reorganization takes place under Rodríguez's leadership.
Key Facts
- Félix Plasencia, who previously served as Venezuela's ambassador to the US, has been appointed as the head of the newly merged foreign policy and international trade office.
- The Venezuelan government, under the leadership of Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, has consolidated its foreign policy and international trade ministries into a single entity.
- This reorganization was announced by Delcy Rodríguez, who currently holds the position of Acting President of Venezuela.