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

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.

Who was appointed as the new foreign minister of Venezuela?

• Jorge Arreaza

• Carmen Meléndez

• Remigio Ceballos

• Félix Plasencia

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

Who is the new Minister of the Interior in Venezuela?

• Carmen Meléndez

• Félix Plasencia

• Remigio Ceballos

• Jorge Arreaza

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

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