Rubio Deems Venezuelan Elections 'Premature,' US Meddling: Right on Schedule
Senator Marco Rubio, a perennial voice on Latin American affairs (and Cuba in particular), once again positions himself as arbiter of Venezuela's timeline. His declaration that election talks are 'premature' follows a predictable pattern of U.S. attempts to dictate the political future of sovereign nations, often after years of sanctions and covert operations that conveniently predate any
'premature' elections. This isn't about fostering democracy; it's about controlling outcomes. Just last year, Rubio, who received over $200,000 from defense contractors in the 2022 election cycle (OpenSecrets.org), advocated for increased pressure on Venezuela, consistently aligning with factions that favor regime change over genuine diplomatic solutions. When Rubio speaks of prematurity, one
might wonder if he means 'not yet aligned with U.S. corporate and strategic interests.'