Larry Devoe

Larry Devoe has been confirmed as the Fiscal General (Attorney General) of Venezuela by the Chavista-controlled National Assembly. He initially took the position as an interim appointee following the resignation of Tarek William Saab after the capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026. Devoe's confirmation, spearheaded by President Delcy Rodríguez, is newsworthy because it solidifies the Chavista government's control over key institutions. The selection process, deemed unanimous by the Evaluation Committee of Postulations of the Citizen Power, has drawn criticism from the Organization of American States (OAS), whose Secretary General, Albert Ramdin, challenged the legitimacy of the appointment. The Venezuelan government, under President Rodríguez, has responded by asserting its right to self-determination. Devoe's role is significant as he will oversee federal judicial cases, making him a key figure in the Venezuelan legal system and a point of contention between the government and international organizations.