Key facts
- Jose David Cabello appointed head of state petrochemical company Pequiven.
- Roman Maniglia appointed head of the national tax agency Seniat.
- Calixto Ortega Sanchez named president of the state-run Bank of Venezuela.
- Jose David Cabello previously led Seniat for over a decade.
- Roman Maniglia also serves as head of the Bank of Venezuela.
- Appointments announced amid government efforts to aid earthquake victims.
Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez announced significant leadership changes within state-run entities. Jose David Cabello has been appointed as the new head of the state petrochemical company Pequiven, while Roman Maniglia will lead the country's tax authority, Seniat. Calixto Ortega Sanchez was named the new president of the state-run Bank of Venezuela.
Jose David Cabello brings extensive experience to his new role at Pequiven, having previously overseen Seniat for over a decade. Roman Maniglia will continue his role as head of the Bank of Venezuela while taking on the leadership of Seniat. These appointments were announced via social media.
The reshuffle occurs as the Venezuelan government intensifies its efforts to support thousands of families affected by devastating twin earthquakes last month. The administration is focusing on economic stabilization and infrastructure restoration in the quake-hit regions.
In related developments, Venezuela's government has also undertaken a broader reorganization of its oil sector leadership, including changes to the board of state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA). Hector Obregon has been appointed as the new president of PDVSA, with new leaders also installed at PDVSA’s gas subsidiary and Pequiven.