Trump Rules Out Early Venezuelan Elections, Plans Reconstruction
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Washington: President Donald Trump said Monday the United States is not at war with Venezuela and will not press for elections within the next 30 days, saying conditions must be stabilised after Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's capture. Trump told NBC News his administration will prioritise restoring order and rebuilding energy infrastructure, possibly with US oil companies investing and receiving reimbursement. The White House named Secretary of State Marco Rubio to coordinate reconstruction and policy, and Venezuelan interim leaders have assumed local authority. Maduro has today publicly pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Nicolás Maduro was captured and removed from Caracas by U.S. forces.
- 2. Maduro pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges in a U.S. filing.
- 3. President Trump spoke to NBC, saying no elections within the next 30 days.
- 4. The White House named Marco Rubio to coordinate Venezuela policy and reconstruction.
- 5. Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president and local authorities assumed duties.
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