Marco Rubio Reveals What Trump and Delcy Rodríguez Discussed
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
NEW YORK.- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Wednesday that the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, was brief but included discussions about elections in Venezuela. Rubio explained at a press conference, one day after the first meeting between Trump and Rodríguez since Nicolás Maduro's arrest in Caracas, that they talked about how to rebuild the Venezuelan economy and the political transition. 'We not only want free and fair elections, but we also want a lasting republic. What would threaten a lasting republic in Venezuela is if someone is elected and inherits an absolute economic and social catastrophe,' Rubio declared. The head of U.S. diplomacy noted that after many years of 'destruction' and the recent earthquake, Venezuela faces numerous challenges that he believes must be addressed before calling for elections: 'Debt restructuring is essential.' Nevertheless, Rubio affirmed that leaders from the 2015 National Assembly are engaging in talks with interim authorities to work on rebuilding institutions before holding free and fair elections. In this regard, he pointed out the need to rebuild political parties, as many leaders are still abroad. 'It's not just about María Corina, a very brave woman; there are others who are also outside the country,' he commented. He also stated that there are 8 million Venezuelans abroad eager to return to Venezuela, but they need 'confidence' that they will be able to live, invest, and develop their lives there.
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