Marco Rubio Gives Update on Venezuela Election Timing
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Venezuela’s return to elections is ongoing and will take several months, not years, after Nicolás Maduro leaves power. He explained that before voting can happen, conditions like free press, multiple political parties, and a fair vote count must be in place.Key Facts
- Venezuela’s transition to elections will take months and weeks, not years.
- President Nicolás Maduro is expected to be removed from power about six months before elections.
- Rubio listed necessary conditions for elections: free press, multiple parties, national reconciliation, and a trustworthy election commission.
- The U.S. government is working on both political and economic efforts to help Venezuelans.
- The transition is compared to past changes in Eastern Europe and Paraguay, which took years to complete.
- The goal is for the next Venezuelan government to inherit a functioning state, not a disaster needing rebuilding.
- Rubio said progress is happening even if it is slower than hoped.
- Rubio declined to give a specific date for when elections will take place.
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