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Does Marco Rubio control Venezuela?

Does Marco Rubio control Venezuela?
France 24 Wednesday 15 July 2026, 16:27 UTC By Monte FRANCIS 1 min read
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Does Marco Rubio control Venezuela? Americas Issued on: 12:15 min From the show Reading time 1 min Does Marco Rubio covertly control Venezuela? A report from the New York Times suggests that the US Secretary of State now effectively controls the Latin American country's finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government since the capture of Nicolas Maduro.

Does Marco Rubio control Venezuela? Americas Issued on: 12:15 min From the show Reading time 1 min Does Marco Rubio covertly control Venezuela? A report from the New York Times suggests that the US Secretary of State now effectively controls the Latin American country's finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government since the capture of Nicolas Maduro. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with Christopher Sabatini, Director of Chatham House’s Latin America program. By: Video by: Advertising Related keywords
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