US EditionVenezuela interim president replaces top military commanders in sweeping reforms
Delcy Rodríguez replaced all senior military commanders to consolidate armed forces loyalty and implement reforms under US pressure, including amnesty and resource regulation changes.
- On March 20, 2026, Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's interim president, announced via social media that she replaced all senior military commanders a day after firing the long-serving defense minister.
- Facing U.S. pressure, Rodríguez governs a resource-rich Venezuela with severe shortages and has enacted an amnesty law plus oil and mining regulations aligning with U.S. demands.
- The Venezuelan military controls oil, mining and food distribution enterprises, customs operations and key ministries amid abuse allegations, and the renewed Military High Command pledged 'firme compromiso y lealtad patriota' to guarantee sovereignty and stability.
- The leadership changes aim to consolidate armed‑forces control and secure loyalty while Rodríguez pursues reforms affecting oil and mining institutions, political prisoners, and Venezuela's political transition.
- Balancing U.S. demands and pro‑Maduro factions, Rodríguez faces pressure after the January 3 raid, with Trump saying he effectively runs Venezuela, leaving her navigating Washington and Maduro loyalists.
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Venezuelan Armed Forces are one of the main pillars of power in the country and control strategic sectors such as oil, mining and food distribution, in addition to alpha-degreet operations
The interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, announced the replacement of the military leadership one day after the resignation of the Defence Minister, near Nicolas Maduro, in a series of changes after the withdrawal of the former leader from power.
The Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced the replacement of the entire high military command of Venezuela, after the defeat of the Defence Minister, reports AFP.
Venezuela's President-in-Charge, Delcy Rodríguez, announced yesterday new changes in the country's high military command, one day after the removal of Vladimir Godfather as Minister of Defense, who had held that post since 2014, and to promote a remodelling of his Executive with the appointment of six other ministers.
Delcy Rodríguez, the Venezuelan interim president, has re-occupied all the posts of the army commanders, accusing the army of abuse.
Delcy Rodríguez, Acting President of Venezuela, replaced the entire military high command in the aftermath of the dismissal of the Minister of Defence. ...
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