Marco Rubio's Surprising Role in Shaping Venezuela's Future From Abroad
The United States has significant control over Venezuela, with the secretary of state exerting influence over the country's finances, natural resources, and government. This level of control is a demonstration of American power in the current era.
President Trump recently suggested that Secretary of State Marco Rubio could be a potential leader of Venezuela, although aides claim this was a joke. However, Mr. Rubio already holds considerable sway over the country from Washington.
Since the US captured President Nicolás Maduro six months ago, Mr. Rubio has become the de facto leader of Venezuela, with a level of influence not seen since L. Paul Bremer III oversaw US-occupied Iraq in 2003. According to officials and individuals close to both governments, Mr. Rubio controls Venezuela's finances, natural resources, and government.
Despite not having visited Venezuela in person since the US took over, the secretary of state remains deeply involved in the country's day-to-day operations. He maintains close contact with Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting leader, through WhatsApp messages in Spanish, discussing various topics and sharing personal greetings.
President Trump recently suggested that Secretary of State Marco Rubio could be a potential leader of Venezuela, although aides claim this was a joke. However, Mr. Rubio already holds considerable sway over the country from Washington.
Since the US captured President Nicolás Maduro six months ago, Mr. Rubio has become the de facto leader of Venezuela, with a level of influence not seen since L. Paul Bremer III oversaw US-occupied Iraq in 2003. According to officials and individuals close to both governments, Mr. Rubio controls Venezuela's finances, natural resources, and government.
Despite not having visited Venezuela in person since the US took over, the secretary of state remains deeply involved in the country's day-to-day operations. He maintains close contact with Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting leader, through WhatsApp messages in Spanish, discussing various topics and sharing personal greetings.
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