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Debbie Wasserman Schultz wants opposition leaders installed to replace Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela

His approach to Venezuela, including his remarks about opposition leader María Corina Machado, is central to Wasserman Schultz’s criticism.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz wants opposition leaders installed to replace Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz called for Venezuela’s opposition leaders to take power after Nicolás Maduro’s arrest and criticized President Donald Trump for not presenting a plan for a democratic transition. She also urged congressional hearings and restoration of temporary protected status for Venezuelans in the U.S.

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U.S. representative calling for a democratic transition in Venezuela

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Secretary of State who spoke with Delcy Rodríguez, according to Trump

ALSO MENTIONED  Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s vice president, whom Trump said had succeeded him; Edmundo Gonzaléz, Venezuelan opposition candidate whom Wasserman Schultz says should take power; María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader discussed as a possible successor to Maduro; Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan leader arrested and removed from power

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U.S. Operation Captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Outlets agree that a U.S. operation captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro under President Donald Trump. Left-leaning outlets focus on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s criticism that the operation diverts attention from domestic concerns. Center outlets emphasize lawmakers’ differing views of the operation’s legality, congressional involvement, and Venezuela’s future.

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