VOICED : Maduro designa canciller a su embajador en China y a exjefe militar como ministro del Interior

VOICED : Maduro designa canciller a su embajador en China y a exjefe militar como ministro del Interior

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela announced changes in his cabinet ahead of the regional elections in November. Félix Plasencia is appointed as the new foreign minister, replacing Jorge Arreaza, who will now lead the Ministry of Industries and National Production. Remigio Ceballos is named the new interior minister, succeeding Carmen Meléndez, who is running for the Mayor of Caracas. Ceballos has been sanctioned by the US, UK, and EU. Venezuelans are set to vote in November while negotiations between the government and opposition continue in Mexico, mediated by Norway. The government seeks the lifting of US sanctions, while the opposition demands electoral guarantees to resolve the country's political and economic crisis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed as the new foreign minister of Venezuela?

Jorge Arreaza

Carmen Meléndez

Remigio Ceballos

Félix Plasencia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What position will Jorge Arreaza hold after the cabinet changes?

Mayor of Caracas

Minister of Industries and National Production

Ambassador to China

Minister of the Interior

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the new Minister of the Interior in Venezuela?

Carmen Meléndez

Félix Plasencia

Remigio Ceballos

Jorge Arreaza

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries have sanctioned Remigio Ceballos?

Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

United States, Canada, and Mexico

United States, United Kingdom, and European Union

Russia, China, and India

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main demand of the opposition in the negotiations with the Venezuelan government?

Lifting of international sanctions

Guarantees for fair elections

Increase in oil production

Reduction of military presence