Venezuela Reshuffles Diplomatic and Cabinet Leadership

Plasencia, a former foreign minister under Nicolas Maduro, maintains deep ties to the current administration. His new mandate focuses on refining Venezuela's external economic and diplomatic posture. This shift coincides with the reassignment of outgoing foreign minister Yvan Gil, who moves to lead the Ministry of Science and Technology. By tasking Gil with the technological portfolio, the government aims to emphasize industrial modernization as a core pillar of its policy agenda. The transition reflects a broader realignment of personnel intended to stabilize foreign outreach while pivoting toward domestic innovation.