After Maduro’s Ouster, Marco Rubio Faces the Challenge of Running Venezuela

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 8 min read 100% complete by Edward Wong and Julian E. BarnesJanuary 6, 2026 at 10:21 PM

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In January 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio successfully influenced President Trump to authorize military action leading to the ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The operation, culminating in Maduro's capture by U.S. forces in Caracas, resulted in at least 80 deaths. Maduro and his wife were subsequently taken to New York to face cocaine trafficking charges. Rubio's involvement stems from a long-held goal to remove Maduro from power and potentially grant U.S. companies access to Venezuelan oil. However, the article suggests that the aftermath in Venezuela could impact Rubio's future political aspirations.

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New York 30% Caracas 30% Dan Caine 40% Pete Hegseth 40% Richard Grenell ×240% Cilia Flores 40% Army Delta Force 40% United States 60% Donald Trump ×470% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×790% Venezuela ×790% Marco Rubio ×790%

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venezuela 100% marco rubio 90% nicolás maduro 80% u.s. foreign policy 70% trump administration 60% military action 60% oil access 50% cocaine trafficking 40%