Delcy Rodríguez names new heads for Venezuela's Seniat and Pequiven

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has announced significant leadership changes within key state institutions, appointing new heads for the national tax agency, Seniat, and the state-owned petrochemical company, Pequiven. These appointments are part of ongoing administrative shifts within the government.

Román Maniglia has been named the new superintendent of Seniat. Rodríguez stated that Maniglia's primary objective will be to modernize the country's tax collection system, emphasizing digitalization. "We trust in his professionalism and extensive experience to lead this institution, fundamental for strengthening revenue collection, fiscal discipline, and Venezuela's economic development," Rodríguez announced, highlighting the goal of "more income for the people."

Maniglia brings prior experience in economic roles, including the presidency of the Banco de Venezuela and responsibilities within the financial and digital economy sectors. The announcement was shared via official channels and highlighted on social media by journalist Madelein Garcia.

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We trust in his professionalism and extensive experience to lead this institution, fundamental for strengthening revenue collection, fiscal discipline, and Venezuela's economic development; and he will have the main task of digitizing the Venezuelan tax system. More income for the people.

In a separate appointment, José David Cabello, brother of prominent political figure Diosdado Cabello, has been designated as the new president of Pequiven. Rodríguez expressed confidence that Cabello will continue to strengthen the company, which is considered strategic for the nation's petrochemical, industrial, and productive development. "We wish him the greatest success in this new task, in order to continue boosting the development of the petrochemical industry and consolidating the Hydrocarbons Engine, at the service of the Venezuelan people," she stated.

These cabinet changes occur amidst a period of political uncertainty in Venezuela. The initial 90-day term granted to Rodríguez by the Supreme Court of Justice to act as president was extended to 180 days with National Assembly authorization. However, analyses suggest this extended period may have already concluded in early July without an official announcement regarding the continuation of her interim presidency.

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I have appointed José David Cabello as the new president of Pequiven, who assumes the responsibility of continuing to strengthen this strategic company for the petrochemical, industrial, and productive development of our country. We wish him the greatest success in this new task, in order to continue boosting the development of the petrochemical industry and consolidating the Hydrocarbons Engine, at the service of the Venezuelan people.