Acting President Delcy Rodríguez made new assignments on Monday aimed at strengthening political ties around the world; this as part of her Peace Diplomacy plan.
In that regard, the president appointed Oliver Blanco, who has been active in the opposition, as deputy minister for Europe and North America.
"A young Venezuelan international relations expert who has been active in opposition parties and maintains a firm commitment to the country. Venezuela will benefit from his commitment and professionalism. Young people continue to have a relevant role in national life," the president wrote, referring to Blanco.
Oliver Blanco is an internationalist who was active in the youth wing of Acción Democrática.
In 2016, he served as Director of Communications for the National Assembly (AN). He also carried out various communications projects for opposition campaigns.
Thanks for the Executive's inclusive policies
In a statement, Blanco thanked the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, for the appointment and assured that he would assume this "responsibility and deep awareness of the historic moment that Venezuela is experiencing."
In the text published on his Instagram account, he emphasizes that, although he is not a member of the governing parties, he values his appointment as "a possibility to open spaces to different visions in service to the country."
Deputy Minister for Latin America
He also announced the appointment of Mauricio Rodríguez as Vice Minister for Latin America, highlighting the importance of Venezuela's peace-expanding policies.
"With his outstanding career and professionalism, he will continue to promote our foreign policy oriented towards peace and integration, as well as the union of our peoples, based on mutual respect and fraternal cooperation," the acting president wrote on her Telegram channel, referring to Mauricio Rodríguez.
Mauricio Rodríguez Gelfenstein is an international relations expert and career diplomat; he has held various roles within the Bolivarian Revolution. Prior to this appointment, he served as Venezuela's highest-ranking diplomatic representative to the Kingdom of Spain (as chargé d'affaires ad interim).
He also served as Minister of Communication and Information during the presidency of Commander Hugo Chávez (2010) and has presided over the ViveTV channel.
Deputy Minister for International Communication
The acting president also announced that Rander Peña will be the new vice minister for International Communication, a position previously held by Camilla Fabri de Saab, whom she thanked for her work leading this office.
"I know that, with his proven experience and abilities, he will bring the truth about Venezuela to the people," Rodríguez wrote.
Rander Peña was appointed in 2025 as executive secretary of ALBA-TCP. Prior to assuming this role, he served as vice minister for Latin America.
He also serves as commissioner of International Relations for the Youth of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (JPSUV).
Deputy Minister for Asia, the Middle East and Oceania
As part of these new appointments, the acting president announced that Andrea Corao Faria will be the new vice minister for Asia, the Middle East and Oceania, with the aim of "continuing to consolidate the defense of sovereignty and solidarity cooperation between brotherly peoples."
"Her commitment and ability will strengthen our diplomacy with countries around the world with whom we maintain strategic relationships," the publication stated, along with a photo of Corao.
Andrea Corao Faria is a career diplomat and international relations specialist. Her profile is characterized by a high level of technical expertise and a career directly linked to operational work within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Corao comes from serving as vice minister for Europe and North America.
Good selection, breadth, youth, and renewal mark a sequential path to peace. I believe the Middle East needs a deputy foreign minister to develop ties with OPEC countries.