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Florida leaders react to Nicolás Maduro's capture, first appearance in a New York courtroom

Scott celebrated Maduro’s removal while acknowledging uncertainty about how the administration would pursue its stated goals.

Florida leaders react to Nicolás Maduro's capture, first appearance in a New York courtroom
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Florida lawmakers offered sharply different reactions to Nicolás Maduro’s capture, from celebrating the end of his rule to criticizing the Trump administration’s plans for Venezuela. Members of Congress said they expected briefings, while questions remained about the country’s future leadership and U.S. involvement.

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Florida senator reacting to Maduro’s capture

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Kathy Castor
D · FL-14

Florida representative criticizing the administration’s approach to Venezuela

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Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

Florida senator reacting to Maduro’s capture

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Florida representative calling for protections and a path to elections in Venezuela

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration is directing U.S. policy toward Venezuela

Ron DeSantis
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Florida governor commenting on Venezuela’s future

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State whom Scott said he had spoken with

ALSO MENTIONED  Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuelan official whom the article says the United States is backing; Edmundo González Urrutia, Venezuelan opposition figure whom Castor said should be installed; María Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader whom Castor said the United States was not supporting; Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan leader whose capture prompted the reactions

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