Padrino López
Padrino López is the Venezuelan Minister of Defense, known for his strong rhetoric regarding national sovereignty and defense matters. He has been vocal about Venezuela's territorial integrity, particularly in relation to threats posed by foreign powers, such as the United States. During recent tensions involving Guyana, he emphasized that Venezuela would not be intimidated and warned against any foreign interference that could escalate conflicts in the region.
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Padrino López is identified as the Minister of Defense in Maduro's government.
¿Quién está gobernando Venezuela?, por Andrés Oppenheimer | OPINION
Peru· 2026-01-18
Padrino López is noted as another figure in the regime who supports Maduro's hold on power.
El régimen de Maduro está agotado, dice el diplomático argentino que estuvo con María Corina Machado en Oslo
Uruguay· 2025-12-12
The Minister of Defense, Padrino López, stated that they will implement area defense with armed drones and electronic warfare actions.
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Colombia· 2025-09-19
Padrino López is the Minister of Defense of Venezuela who announced military exercises in response to U.S. actions.
Estados Unidos revela nuevo video de impresionante despliegue militar en el Caribe en medio de tensiones con Venezuela: tanques, helicópteros y másColombia· 2025-09-18Padrino López is mentioned alongside Nicolás Maduro in the context of the Venezuelan government's response to U.S. accusations.
Estados Unidos redobla señalamientos contra régimen de Nicolás Maduro y lo señala de comandar narcotráfico globalColombia· 2025-09-16
Padrino López is the military chief who provided information about ongoing military training in Venezuela.
Venezuela anuncia adiestramiento militar continuo ante “amenazas” de Estados Unidos - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-09-15Padrino López claims that the multinational military mobilization is disproportionate against the cartels.
No es invasión, es un combate militar contra los cárteles, por Miguel Henrique Otero | OPINIONPeru· 2025-08-31
Padrino López, the military spokesperson for the narco-dictatorship, claims that the multinational military mobilization is disproportionate.
No es invasión, es un combate militar a los cárteles
Venezuela· 2025-08-31
Padrino López is mentioned as a general who professes loyalty to Nicolás Maduro.
Estado de Emergencia Económica - EL NACIONALVenezuela· 2025-08-13
Padrino López is noted as a key figure in the oppressive regime of Maduro.
Las cárceles, el sello de la dictadura de MaduroVenezuela· 2025-05-11
Padrino López is the Defence Minister of Venezuela who warned against foreign interference.
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Guyana· 2025-03-30