Washington | Bloomberg News, citing a senior US official, reported that Foreign Minister Marco Rubio may assume a direct leadership role in managing Venezuela’s affairs. This comes after the rapid developments that led to what has been described as the “abduction” of President Nicolás Maduro and his absence from the political scene.
American Interim Management Team
According to the report, Rubio’s selection for this role stems from his long history of criticizing the Maduro regime and his late predecessor, Hugo Chávez. This news coincides with statements made by US President Donald Trump on Saturday, in which he promised that “the people of Venezuela will be cared for, and the country will receive proper leadership.”
Trump confirmed that Washington has already begun assembling a “specialized team” that will oversee the interim administration in Venezuela. This is aimed at ensuring the country’s stability.
Marco Rubio: From Diplomacy to Field Command
Rubio is considered one of the most prominent “hawks” in the US administration regarding Latin American issues, where:
He led the efforts to impose strict sanctions on Caracas.
He strongly supported the Venezuelan opposition forces throughout the past years.
He adopts a hardline view that the political structure in Venezuela must be completely changed.
Context of the crisis
This US move comes amid political uncertainty in Venezuela. It follows the Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily grant Vice President Delcy Rodríguez presidential powers. This occurred amidst reports of Maduro’s “military arrest,” which Washington appears to be exploiting to impose a new political reality under the direct or indirect leadership of Marco Rubio.
