WorldDoes Marco Rubio control Venezuela?

A New York Times report suggests that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio now effectively controls Venezuela. It says his influence extends to the country’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and the government itself. The claim follows the capture of Nicolas Maduro. FRANCE 24’s Monte Francis discusses the report with Christopher Sabatini, director of Chatham House’s Latin America program, examining whether Rubio covertly runs the country.

VenezuelaMarco RubioUS diplomacyNicolas Maduro

FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-07-15 16:27Original