Rubio Details U.S. Plan for Venezuela After Maduro

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has defended the Trump administration's strategy for Venezuela, outlining a specific three-phase plan for a transition of power. The plan addresses what would happen if President Nicolás Maduro leaves office. It follows recent Democratic criticism that the administration's approach lacks detail. Phase one involves securing the country, including critical infrastructure like oil facilities. Phase two would establish a transitional government to prepare for elections. The final phase would oversee the actual elections. Rubio stated this structured plan shows the U.S. is "not just winging it" in supporting opposition leader Juan Guaidó. The U.S. and dozens of other nations recognize Guaidó as Venezuela's legitimate president.