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Rubio: Venezuela is Not 'Libya,' 'Iraq,' or 'Afghanistan'

Published January 4, 2026, 16:07
Rubio: Venezuela is Not 'Libya,' 'Iraq,' or 'Afghanistan'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will cooperate with Venezuelan officials if they make “the right decisions,” while maintaining pressure measures, including the oil embargo. He dismissed the possibility of military intervention, emphasizing that the situation in Venezuela is different from Libya, Iraq, or Afghanistan. Rubio avoided commenting on potential support for specific opposition candidates, but stressed that Washington will assess the actions of the new president, Delcy Rodriguez. The arrest of President Maduro and the assumption of the presidency by Vice President Rodriguez have sparked reactions, with Serbia expressing concerns about international law.