Vladimir Padrino
Vladimir Padrino is a Venezuelan military officer and politician who has served as the Minister of Defense since 2014. He has been a key figure in maintaining the military's loyalty to Nicolás Maduro's government amid ongoing political challenges. Padrino was recently highlighted in the news for his participation in Maduro's newly formed commission aimed at drafting a constitutional reform project.
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Vladimir Padrino is the Defence Minister of Venezuela who controls the army.
Removal of Maduro did not eliminate Venezuela’s claim to Essequibo
Guyana· 2026-03-07
Vladimir Padrino is the Defense Minister of Venezuela and a longtime member of the United Socialist Party.
US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy RodriguezGuyana· 2026-03-05
Vladimir Padrino was named as the Minister of Defense in the early years of Nicolás Maduro's government.
Venezolano es el objetivo más cotizado de lista de recompensas de Estados Unidos | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-02-25
Vladimir Padrino is the Venezuelan Minister of Defense who acknowledged the presence of the ELN in Venezuela.
energía y seguridad en la agenda de Petro y Delcy Rodríguez
Uruguay· 2026-02-22
Vladimir Padrino stated that the amnesty should be seen as a sign of political maturity and strength.
anuncian la liberación de 379 presos políticos, tras la aprobación de la ley de amnistía
Argentina· 2026-02-21
Vladimir Padrino defended the amnesty law as a sign of political maturity and strength.
Líder interina promete Venezuela “mais democrática” após assinar lei de amnistia | Venezuela
Portugal· 2026-02-21
Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino met with the U.S. military delegation.
Top US commander makes surprise visit to Venezuela for security talksGuyana· 2026-02-20
Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino was part of the discussions with the U.S. military delegation.
Tướng cấp cao Mỹ bất ngờ thăm Venezuela
Vietnam· 2026-02-19Vladimir Padrino is mentioned as the Minister of Defense and is associated with the sinister elements of the regime.
Editorial: Venezuela luego de Maduro: petróleo primero, democracia después
Costa Rica· 2026-02-19
Vladimir Padrino coordinated military operations against the ELN with the Colombian government.
Presidente Gustavo Petro responde a señalamientos de Diosdado Cabello sobre propuesta de lucha binacional contra el narcotráfico
Colombia· 2026-02-13
Vladimir Padrino delivered the Commander's Staff to Delcy Rodríguez and highlighted that for the first time a woman assumes the presidency of the Republic.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2026-01-30Vladimir Padrino is mentioned as the Minister of Defense and a major accomplice in the repression.
Columna de Mauricio Vargas del 25 de enero: La fantástica DelcyColombia· 2026-01-25
Vladimir Padrino is the Minister of Defense.
Triunvirato, petróleo, Nobel: ¿Hacia dónde va Venezuela?
Dominican Republic· 2026-01-19
Vladimir Padrino is rumored to be facing possible dismissal due to strained relations with Rodriguez.
Bloomberg рассказал, как Родригес укрепляет власть после похищения Мадуро — РБК
Russia· 2026-01-18
Vladimir Padrino is the minister of Defense and faces international accusations.
Venezuela tras la captura de Nicolás Maduro: 79% de los ciudadanos respalda lo ocurrido, pero 61% teme más represiónCosta Rica· 2026-01-13
Vladimir Padrino is the Minister of Defense of Venezuela.
¿Qué va a pasar con Álex Saab, ficha clave del dictador Nicolás Maduro que quedó libre tras burla del régimen a los acuerdos con Joe Biden?Colombia· 2026-01-13
Vladimir Padrino is the minister of Defense accused of accepting bribes from drug trafficking organizations.
encuesta revela que el 79 % de los venezolanos ve como positivo lo ocurrido, pero 61 % teme más represiónColombia· 2026-01-13
Vladimir Padrino is noted as the head of the armed forces in Venezuela.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-01-12
Vladimir Padrino is the Minister of Defense and a key figure in maintaining support for Delsi Rodriguez.
Bande, gerilci i vojska vladaju Venecuelom
Montenegro· 2026-01-12
Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino is in charge of the army in Venezuela.
The new imperialism - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2026-01-11
Vladimir Padrino is referenced as the Minister of Defense in Venezuela.
Improviso de golpe dos EUA na Venezuela cria enormes desafios, diz embaixador Thomas Shannon
Brazil· 2026-01-11
Vladimir Padrino is the Minister of Defense and controls the military.
Ντέλσι Ροντρίγκες, Μαρία Ματσάδο: Οι δύο γυναίκες που θα κρίνουν το μέλλον της Βενεζουέλας
Greece· 2026-01-11
Vladimir Padrino is the Minister of Defense who pledged support to the new president, Delcy Rodríguez.
Delcy Rodríguez, i primi 7 giorni da presidente del Venezuela: il patto, le faide interne e le richieste di Trump
Italy· 2026-01-11
Vladimir Padrino is the Defense Minister and remains in his position despite the political upheaval.
The keys to understanding one of the most critical weeks for Venezuela — and why some citizens have mixed emotions
United States· 2026-01-11
Vladimir Padrino is the Minister of Defense who emphasized Venezuela's role in global stability during a military event.
La Navidad más tensa en Venezuela
Spain· 2025-12-26
Vladimir Padrino is the Venezuelan Minister of Defense who denounced the United States' actions as desperate and dangerous.
Un nouveau pétrolier intercepté au large du Venezuela par les Etats-Unis
France· 2025-12-20
Padrino is part of the Venezuelan military leadership linked to the narcotrafficking activities.
Seguridad nacional: una premisa en plena prueba en Panamá
Panama· 2025-12-02
Vladimir Padrino showed military maneuvers in a video, emphasizing readiness to defend Venezuela's airspace.
Trump convierte el espacio aéreo de Venezuela en otro campo de batallaSpain· 2025-11-30
Vladimir Padrino congratulated the entire component of the Military Aviation.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-11-28The Venezuelan Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino, denounced that the United States 'disposes its weapons for war'.
Venezuela revoca permisos a aerolíneas que suspendieron vuelos en su territorioCosta Rica· 2025-11-27
