The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) appointed economist Luis Alberto Pérez González as acting president, effective from 15 April 2026, in accordance with Article 14 of the decree-law governing the BCV. The appointment places him in charge of leading the central bank, including responsibility for monetary policy management. Pérez González previously served as the BCV’s First Vice President Manager and a member of its board from April 2025. His earlier roles were largely in development banking, including alternate executive director to the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) and Executive Vice President of Venezuela’s Economic and Social Development Bank (BANDES) in 2020, and principal director of Bandes Uruguay in 2022.
Central Bank of Venezuela 2026-04-22
Central Bank of Venezuela appoints Luis Alberto Pérez González as acting president effective 15 April 2026
The Central Bank of Venezuela appointed economist Luis Alberto Pérez González as acting president, effective 15 April 2026, under Article 14 of the decree-law governing the bank, giving him responsibility for leading the institution and managing monetary policy. Pérez González previously served as First Vice President Manager and board member of the Central Bank of Venezuela and has held senior roles in development banking, including at the Development Bank of Latin America and Venezuela’s Economic and Social Development Bank.