Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over Democracy

President Trump stated Venezuela is not ready for elections and said U.S. policy will focus on Venezuela's oil resources. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been engaged in discussions aimed at facilitating negotiations between opposing Venezuelan political factions. The Trump administration's approach to Venezuela combines these two positions without public reconciliation of their apparent differences.

• NYT — Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over Democracy

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