Vladimir Padrino López
Venezuelan Minister of Defense since 2014 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Padrino and the second or maternal family name is López.
Vladimir Padrino López (born 30 May 1963) is a Venezuelan four-star general serving as the current Minister of Defense for the National Armed Forces of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela since 24 October 2014.
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Vladimir Padrino López | |
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Minister of Defense | |
Assumed office 24 October 2014 | |
President | Nicolás Maduro (disputed) |
Preceded by | Carmen Meléndez |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-05-30) 30 May 1963 (age 60) Caracas, Venezuela |
Political party | United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) |
Alma mater | Military Academy of Venezuela |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Venezuela |
Branch/service | Venezuelan Army |
Years of service | 1981 – present |
Rank | General-in-chief |
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