Maduro abduction shows influence, limits of US Secretary of State Rubio
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In 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's long-standing hardline stance against leftist leaders in Latin America culminated in the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Rubio, known for his strong desire to oust Maduro and previously expressing aggressive sentiments, capitalized on the Trump administration's various interests to achieve this. These included President Trump's focus on Venezuelan oil, Secretary of Defense Hegseth's preference for military action, and advisor Miller's immigration policies. Experts note that Rubio skillfully aligned these divergent agendas to focus on Venezuela. However, it is expected that Rubio's broader goals, such as removing Cuba's communist government, will be limited by the administration's other priorities.
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