# Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over Democracy

- Source: NYT Politics
- Published: 2026-10-23T17:15:02+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/venezuela-trump-rubio-elections.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/under-u-s-watch-venezuela-grapples-with-tensions-over-democracy-22103c/

President Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.

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