Jorge Rodríguez
Profile
Jorge Jesús Rodríguez Gómez is a prominent Venezuelan politician, psychiatrist, and the current President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, a position he has held since 2021. A key figure within the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, he has previously served as Vice President of Venezuela, Mayor of Caracas, and Minister of Communication and Information. Rodríguez is widely recognized for his significant influence over government propaganda and political strategy. He has faced international sanctions from the United States and Canada for his role in the administration's policies and alleged repression. In June 2026, he briefly exercised presidential functions during an official trip by the acting president.
Details
- Born
- 1965-11-09 · 60 years old
- Birth place
- Barquisimeto, Venezuela
- Education
- Central University of Venezuela
- Career
- Psychiatrist, medical resident, university professor, and director of medical residences
