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Venezuela Appoints US Ambassador as Head of Foreign Policy and Trade

13 Temmuz 2026Bloomberg

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has consolidated the country's foreign policy and international trade ministries into a single entity. This new office will be led by Félix Plasencia, who currently serves as Venezuela's ambassador to the United States.
The move signals a strategic shift in how Venezuela aims to engage with international partners, particularly in trade.
Venezuela has faced significant economic and political turmoil in recent years, leading to a need for more cohesive foreign policy strategies. The appointment of Félix Plasencia, who has experience in diplomatic relations, suggests that the government is looking to leverage existing ties to navigate its current chal…
The merging of these two critical ministries underlines Venezuela's intent to streamline its diplomatic and trade efforts, potentially enhancing its negotiating power abroad. By appointing an ambassador to the US to this role, the government may be signaling a desire to improve relations with the US, which has histo…

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