I have appointed Oliver Blanco, a young international relations professional, as the new Minister of People's Power for Foreign Relations and Trade. I trust in your readiness, commitment and ability to take on this important responsibility in the service of Venezuela. I thank Felix Placencia for his dedication and work at the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and who will now take on new strategic international tasks.

I have appointed Oliver Blanco, a young international relations professional, as the new Minister of People's Power for Foreign Relations and Trade. I trust in your readiness, commitment and ability to take on this important responsibility in the service of Venezuela. I thank Felix Placencia for his dedication and work at the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and who will now take on new strategic international tasks.