Venezuelan President Reshuffles Gov't, Announces Creation of New Ministries

Venezuela's leader announced the creation of a "revolutionary new team" within the country's government, according to the presidential press service.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced a government reshuffle and the creation of new ministries, Maduro's press service said.

"President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro announced the revolutionary new team, which will work hand in hand with the people," the press service said.

The press service added that besides new ministers in the already existing ministries, a new Ministry of Foreign Business and Investment would be headed by Jesus Farias, while Emma Ortega was expected to be responsible for urban agriculture in a respective newly-created ministry.

The statement added that a special priority in the government activity would be given to the issues of economic development and agriculture as part of a strategy for the country's economic recovery.

In December, after the Venezuelan opposition received two-thirds of the seats in the national parliament for the first time in 17 years, a significant shift in the Venezuelan policy was initiated.