# Diosdado Cabello

_Venezuelan politician, military officer_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Diosdado Cabello Rondón is a Venezuelan politician, former military officer, and alleged drug lord who has served as Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace since 2024. Cabello is a former member of the National Assembly of Venezuela, where he previously served as Speaker. Cabello played a key role in Hugo Chávez's return to power following the 2002 Venezuelan coup d'état attempt. He was Governor of Miranda state from 2004 to 2008, he lost the 2008 election to prominent opposition leader Henrique Capriles Radonski and was subsequently appointed Public Works & Housing Minister. In November 2009, he was additionally appointed head of the National Commission of Telecommunications, a position traditionally independent from the Ministry of Public Works and Housing. In 2010, he was elected a member of parliament by his home state of Monagas. In 2012, he was elected and sworn in as President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, the country's parliament. He was elected president of the National Assembly each year until 2016. He was the second and last president of the 2017 National Constituent Assembly.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 April 1963 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227076#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Municipio Maturín ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227076#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Venezuela ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227076#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; television presenter; military personnel; engineer; vice president; minister ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227076#P106))
- **Political party:** United Socialist Party of Venezuela (since 2008); Fifth Republic Movement (1997–2008) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227076#P102))
- **Education:** Military Academy of the Bolivarian Army; Andrés Bello Catholic University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227076#P69))
- **Spouse:** Marleny Contreras ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227076#P26))
- **Official website:** diosdadocabello.psuv.org.ve ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227076#P856))
- **Positions held:** President of the National Assembly of Venezuela (5 January 2012 – 5 January 2016); vice president (since 12 December 2011); member of the National Assembly of Venezuela (2011–2021); director general (10 November 2009 – 4 August 2010); Governor of Miranda (2004–2008); President of Venezuela (13 April 2002 – 14 April 2002); Vice President of Venezuela (13 January 2002 – 28 April 2002); Ministry of Internal Affairs of Venezuela; member of the 2017 National Constituent Assembly of Venezuela; minister of interior of Venezuela; secretariat of the Presidency minister of Venezuela; minister of Public Works of Venezuela; justice minister of Venezuela; housing minister of Venezuela ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227076#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Liberator; Order of Francisco de Miranda ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227076#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** dcabellor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227076#P2002))

## Questions

**When was Diosdado Cabello born?**  
Diosdado Cabello was born on 15 April 1963 in Municipio Maturín.

**What positions has Diosdado Cabello held?**  
Positions held by Diosdado Cabello include: President of the National Assembly of Venezuela (2012–2016); vice president (since 12 December 2011); member of the National Assembly of Venezuela (2011–2021); director general (2009–2010); Governor of Miranda (2004–2008).

**Where did Diosdado Cabello study?**  
Diosdado Cabello was educated at Military Academy of the Bolivarian Army, Andrés Bello Catholic University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Diosdado Cabello](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diosdado_Cabello) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1227076](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1227076) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Diosdado Cabello 2025.jpg by Con El Mazo Dando , Venezolana de Televisión (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Diosdado_Cabello_2025.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Diosdado Cabello". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/diosdado-cabello. Retrieved 4 November 2026.