US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is effectively managing Venezuela… (венесуэла · сша · рубио)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is effectively managing Venezuela from Washington, — The New York Times. Journalists at The New York Times, citing more than a dozen officials and sources close to both US and Venezuelan authorities, claim that after the capture of Nicolás Maduro by American forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has become a key figure in the management of Venezuela.
Consensus
- Marco Rubio is effectively managing Venezuela's finances, resource distribution, government appointments, and business regulations after the capture of Nicolás Maduro in January 2026.
- Export revenues from Venezuela flow through the U.S. Department of the Treasury and are released to Venezuela under conditions set by Rubio’s team.
- Rubio controls the application of U.S. sanctions and determines which foreign companies can operate in Venezuela, favoring American firms over European or Russian ones.
- Interim President Delcy Rodríguez coordinates with Rubio on key appointments, including that of minister of defense.
- The U.S. has pressured Rodríguez to cooperate on law enforcement matters, such as the arrest and extradition of individuals linked to Maduro’s regime.
- Rubio influences Venezuela's foreign policy, including public statements and international visits, such as Rodríguez’s trip to India in May 2026.
Points of divergence
- On January 3, 2026, the U.S. attacked civilian and military targets in Venezuela; President Maduro was captured with his wife and taken to the U.S., resulting in the deaths of several dozen people including Cuban guards. — vesti
- Donald Trump claimed to be a key figure in governing Venezuela, and the U.S. demanded severing economic ties with China, Iran, Russia, and Cuba after the operation. — vesti
- Rubio contacted Rodríguez immediately after Maduro’s capture and offered cooperation, threatening further large-scale U.S. strikes if she refused. — interfax
- The U.S. Treasury has protected Venezuelan funds from creditors seeking repayment of billions in unpaid debt. — thebell
Coverage (4 sources)
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio effectively runs Venezuela from Washington — ASTRA
- Venezuela is effectively ruled by Marco Rubio — NYT — The Bell
- US Secretary of State Rubio Shapes Policy and Business in Venezuela — Вести
- NYT reports that Rubio is controlling finances and resource extraction in Venezuela — Интерфакс