Venezuela Appoints New Ambassador to Switzerland

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved the appointment of former lawmaker Enrique Ochoa Antich as the new ambassador to Switzerland, with concurrent accreditation to Liechtenstein. This decision marks a significant step in the restructuring of Venezuela's international representation under the interim administration led by Delcy Rodríguez.

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key player in Venezuelan politics for at least the past four decades

During an extraordinary session, legislator Luis Romero of Avanzada Progresista endorsed the nomination, characterizing Ochoa Antich as a "key player in Venezuelan politics for at least the past four decades." Romero emphasized the strategic importance of this appointment within the framework of the interim government's actions. He noted that the nomination reflects a policy by President Delcy Rodríguez's government to create opportunities for political factions beyond the ruling party to engage with the Executive branch.

Romero highlighted Ochoa Antich's extensive career and expressed confidence in his ability to foster bilateral relations. He described the new diplomat as a "Venezuelan committed to national interest" who will effectively represent the country's interests in Switzerland. The appointment of Ochoa Antich is part of a broader reconfiguration of Venezuela's diplomatic map.

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Consider this appointment very important, among other things because it is the continuation of what evidently represents a policy by the government of President Delcy Rodríguez to open spaces for other factors beyond the ruling party to integrate into the Executive,”

The interim administration has been actively renewing leadership in its diplomatic missions worldwide. Recent changes include the appointment of former lawmaker Timoteo Zambrano as ambassador to Spain and permanent representative to the World Tourism Organization. These shifts signal an effort by the interim government to reassert its international presence and engage with global partners.

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a Venezuelan committed to national interest who will be a great representative of the national interest in Switzerland