Venezuela's Rodriguez promotes deputy to head oil ministry


Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez speaks as she meets with U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum (not pictured), in Caracas, Venezuela, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

March 11 (Reuters) - Venezuela's ⁠acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday ⁠that she has appointed Paula Henao to ‌be the country's oil minister, filling the key role as the country overhauls its oil production amid U.S. ​pressure.

The critical position became vacant ⁠when Rodriguez, who had ⁠been serving as both oil minister and vice ⁠president, ‌rose to the presidency following the United States' capture of President Nicolas ⁠Maduro in January.

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