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Venezuela's Chavez allots new minister of defenseAP CARACAS, Venezuela -- President Hugo Chavez has appointed the commander of Venezuela's navy as his new defense minister, replacing a close confidant who he has tapped as a candidate in upcoming regional elections.
October 31, 2012, 12:12 am TWN Speaking during a telephone call broadcast Monday on state television, Chavez appointed Navy Cmdr. Diego Molero as defense minister. Molero, an admiral who has served as the navy's intelligence chief, replaces Army Gen. Henry Rangel Silva. Rangel is a close confidant of Chavez who will represent the president's ruling party in Dec. 16 elections to choose state governors and mayors.
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