Rafael Ramírez

Rafael Ramírez is a Venezuelan politician who served as the oil minister of Venezuela from 2007 to 2013. He is a member of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela and has been a key figure in the country's oil industry. Ramírez has been a vocal advocate for the nationalization of the oil industry and has been critical of the opposition's efforts to privatize it. He has also been involved in various business ventures, including the construction of oil refineries.