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In this March 21, 2009, file photo, a soldier patrols at the seaport in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela after late President Hugo Chavez ordered naval vessels and military personnel to seize control of two of Venezuela's largest seaports, Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo ports. President Nicolas Maduro promoted Defense Minister Gen. Vladimir Padrino on July 2016, to head what is called the Great Mission of Sovereign Supply. The goal is to boost production and guarantee the smooth distribution of food in the face of what Maduro sees as economic sabotage by his opponents. As part of the overhaul, all ministries will take orders from Padrino, and the nation’s ports will fall under the “total control” of the military. (Photo by Howard Yanes/AP Photo)
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