Alí Ernesto Padrón Paredes

Alí Ernesto Padrón Paredes is a Venezuelan economist and politician, currently serving as the unique authority of the Special Economic Zone of La Tortuga Island since December 2024. He has a history as a minister of tourism and has been a vocal advocate for the development of special economic zones as part of a new production economic model, promoting tourism in La Tortuga despite environmental concerns.