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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Exercises De Facto Control Over Venezuela's Government
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First reported by Mako · 18 minutes ago
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has assumed de facto control over Venezuela's government, managing its finances, oil industry, and political appointments through close cooperation with interim president Delsi Rodriguez. This arrangement follows a US ultimatum and has expanded American influence amid Venezuela's ongoing crisis.
- 01Marco Rubio exerts de facto control over Venezuela's government and key sectors.
- 02Rubio pressured interim president Delsi Rodriguez to cooperate under threat of US attack.
- 03US Treasury manages Venezuela's export revenues, giving Rubio leverage over spending.
- 04Rubio oversees sanctions, oil sector restructuring, and business permissions in Venezuela.
- 05Rodriguez coordinates major appointments through Rubio's influence.
- 06US military and financial aid accompany Rubio's political control amid Venezuelan unrest.
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