Rubio Meets Venezuelan Minister to Discuss Election Reforms

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco discussed laying the groundwork for ‘free, fair, and credible elections.’

Rubio Meets Venezuelan Minister to Discuss Election Reforms

TL;DR

  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco in Washington.
  • The meeting focused on reforms in Venezuela to prepare for free and fair elections.
  • Rubio reaffirmed President Trump's plan for Venezuela: stabilization, economic recovery, political reconciliation, and democratic transition.
  • Both officials discussed progress in Venezuelan-led reconciliation talks and institutional reforms.
  • Rubio urged Blanco to continue releasing political prisoners.