Ernesto Villegas
Ernesto Villegas is a Venezuelan politician and cultural figure who has served in various governmental roles, including Minister of Culture. He is recognized for promoting Venezuelan arts and culture and has been involved in initiatives that support the creative community. He was recently in the news for his participation in the announcement of a new music university in Venezuela, aimed at honoring the legacy of José Antonio Abreu.
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Recent news mentions
Ernesto Villegas invited Zapatero to participate in the peace program.
Las 40 horas de Zapatero en Venezuela
Spain· 2026-02-09
Ernesto Villegas is the Minister of Culture and brother of commentator Vladimir Villegas, involved in the government's advisory commission.
Tračak nade za demokratiju u Venecueli? Glas protivnika režima sve je glasniji
Montenegro· 2026-02-09
Ernesto Villegas is the Minister of Culture and leads the Commission for Democratic Coexistence and Peace.
Zapatero se reúne con Delcy Rodríguez en Caracas: “Está dando pasos para que Venezuela pueda respirar”Spain· 2026-02-06
Ernesto Villegas will coordinate the Program for Coexistence and Peace as announced by Delcy Rodríguez.
Delcy Rodríguez pide diálogo sin "órdenes externas"
Honduras· 2026-01-24
The program for coexistence and peace will be coordinated by the Venezuelan Minister of Culture, Ernesto Villegas.
Delcy Rodríguez propone convocar "verdadero diálogo político" que incluya a la oposición
Dominican Republic· 2026-01-24The dialogue program will be coordinated by the Venezuelan Minister of Culture, Ernesto Villegas.
Delcy Rodríguez propone convocar ‘verdadero diálogo político’ que incluya a la oposición
Panama· 2026-01-24Ernesto Villegas was asked by Nicolás Maduro to assist in the efforts to repatriate Sucre's remains.
Nicolás Maduro insiste en llevarse de Quito los restos de Antonio José de Sucre y encarga a Diosdado Cabello la misión de ‘rescatarlo’ | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-11-18
Ernesto Villegas is the Minister of Culture who signed the certificate recognizing the cult of María Lionza.
Culto a María Lionza declarado Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial
Venezuela· 2025-10-14
Ernesto Villegas is the Venezuelan Minister of Culture who spoke at the celebration of Saab's literary life.
“En un mundo lleno de bombas hace falta más poesía”: Tarek William Saab presenta 45 años de vida literaria en la Feria del Libro en Venezuela | Libros | EntretenimientoEcuador· 2025-07-05
Ernesto Villegas, the then Minister of Information, also held the opposition responsible for the death of the student.
Familia de Juan Pablo Pernalete lucha por justicia a ocho años de su muerteVenezuela· 2025-04-27
Ernesto Villegas is the Minister of Culture of Nicolás Maduro who praised the film Alí Primera.
La Casa de América de Madrid acoge la propaganda chavistaVenezuela· 2025-03-15
Ernesto Villegas is a minister who was consulted by Nicolás Maduro during the constitutional event.
«Juro sobre esta Constitución moribunda»Venezuela· 2025-02-18
Ernesto Villegas is one of the ministers involved in the analysis leading to the university's creation.
Maduro anuncia la creación de una universidad dedicada a la música en honor a José Antonio AbreuVenezuela· 2025-02-13
