REACTION: Trump Says U.S. Will “Run” Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
The historic military operation raises numerous questions about what’s next for Venezuela, and for U.S. relations with Latin America as a whole.
The United States will “run” Venezuela following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump said on Saturday, raising several questions about what’s next for Venezuela and for Latin America as a whole. “We are going to run the country until we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,” Trump told a news conference. He did not provide full details on implementation, and he surprised many observers by saying opposition leader Maria Corina Machado did not appear to have the support necessary to govern. Trump also said “American dominance in the...
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