Venezuela reshuffles cabinet, appoints Chávez's daughter to youth mission

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced a series of executive cabinet changes, including new leadership in environmental and housing sectors. Notably, Rosinés Chávez, daughter of the late President Hugo Chávez, has been appointed head of the Gran Misión Venezuela Joven.

This appointment follows Nelson Rodríguez's move to become the Minister of Ecosocialism and president of the National Parks Institute (Inparques), a position previously held by Chávez. The elder Rodríguez praised the new environment minister, citing his "extensive experience in public administration, strategic planning, and in the management of forest utilization, environmental protection, and conservation."

Regarding Rosinés Chávez, the acting president stated she will lead the Gran Misión Venezuela Joven to "strengthen this beautiful project created to accompany" Venezuelan youth in their communities and offer them new opportunities. The announcement also included changes at the Ministry for Habitat and Housing, where Paola Posani replaces Major General Jorge Márquez Monsalve.

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extensive experience in public administration, and in the areas of strategic planning, as well as in the management of forest utilization, protection and conservation of the environment.

Rodríguez described the new housing minister as a doctor in Architecture with expertise in urban planning and infrastructure. "I trust her professionalism to assume this responsibility of continuing to strengthen public policies aimed at guaranteeing the right to housing and the good living of the Venezuelan people," she expressed. Additionally, Juan José Ramírez, currently the sectoral vice president for Public Works and Services, was appointed head of the 1x10 System of Good Governance, a government mechanism for channeling community complaints and requests.

These new appointments are part of ongoing changes initiated by Delcy Rodríguez since she took over the acting presidency on January 5. Recent months have seen new authorities appointed to the ministries of Hydrocarbons, National Industries and Commerce, and a change in the Defense Minister in March as part of a government team reorganization.

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I trust her professionalism to assume this responsibility of continuing to strengthen public policies aimed at guaranteeing the right to housing and the good living of the people of Venezuela.