Rubio meets Venezuelan counterpart as U.S. presses for progress on election preparations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Venezuelan counterpart in Washington on Monday as the Trump administration has stepped up efforts to press the interim government and opposition groups to make quick progress on preparations for elections that could be held next year.

Rubio meets Venezuelan counterpart as U.S. presses for progress on election preparations

TL;DR

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Venezuelan counterpart.
  • The meeting took place in Washington on Monday.
  • The Trump administration is increasing pressure for progress on election preparations.
  • Efforts are being made to encourage the interim government and opposition groups.
  • Elections could potentially be held next year.