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Rubio speaks to Venezuelan minister about reforms that lay groundwork for elections

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco at the State Department to discuss reforms needed for free and fair elections in Venezuela. The meeting focused on progress made in reconciliation talks and institutional changes required before upcoming elections, which Washington has suggested could take place next year. Meanwhile, the Trump administration continues to support interim President Delcy Rodriguez's government, which includes economic deals with companies interested in Venezuelan oil under US oversight.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco at the State Department on November 2, 2026, urging Venezuela to release remaining political prisoners and pursue reforms for free elections. Over 1,000 political prisoners have been freed since US forces ousted President Nicolás Maduro in January, but 322 people remain detained according to Venezuelan human rights group Foro Penal. Rubio emphasized the need for institutional changes that will ensure credible elections, part of a three-phase plan outlined by the Trump administration: stabilization, economic recovery, and political reconciliation before a democratic transition can occur.

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• The Trump administration supports negotiations between the Rodriguez government and opposition groups, which do not include Machado's Vente Venezuela movement, on overhauling Venezuela's electoral council and top court before the next elections.
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Rubio speaks to Venezuelan minister about reforms that lay groundwork for elections WASHINGTON, Nov 2 - asserted
that → speak → elections
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his Venezuelan counterpart on Monday about reforms that lay the groundwork for future free and fair elections in the South American country, the State Department said in a statement. asserted
Department → speak → statement
• Rubio met Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco at the State Department on Monday. asserted
Rubio → meet → Monday
• "The two discussed progress in the Venezuelan-led reconciliation talks, including institutional reforms that lay the groundwork for free, fair, and credible elections," the State Department said in a statement. asserted
Department → discuss → statement
• Rubio said last week Venezuela's electoral infrastructure was designed to rig elections and must be quickly replaced before a valid election can be held. asserted
election → say → elections
• In early January, President Donald Trump ordered a deadly US military raid in Venezuela that led to the seizure of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, who were subsequently brought to New York to face trial. asserted
who → order → trial
• Trump has since praised Maduro's former vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, who became interim president and began governing the country under US oversight. asserted
who → praise → oversight
• Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said last week Washington has suggested the country hold presidential elections next year. uncertain
country → say → elections
• The Trump administration supports negotiations between the Rodriguez government and opposition groups, which do not include Machado's Vente Venezuela movement, on overhauling Venezuela's electoral council and top court before the next elections. asserted
which → support → elections
Rodriguez's interim government has signed deals with a variety of companies interested in oil and gas with support from Washington. asserted
government → sign → Washington
• The US Treasury Department said on Monday the Venezuelan foreign minister also met US Treasury chief Scott Bessent, with Bessent discussing boosting energy production and getting investments into Venezuela. asserted
Bessent → say → Venezuela
The UN human rights office said in January that US intervention in Venezuela violated international law, while human rights advocates say Trump's focus on exploiting Venezuelan oil echoes an imperialist approach. asserted
focus → say → approach
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