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Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections
U.S. position
The Reuters report makes clear that Washington sees the current situation as a stopgap, not an endpoint. That matters because U.S. policy continues to shape Venezuela’s political horizon through sanctions, diplomacy, and security pressure.
Transition logic
The emphasis on elections suggests a recognition that Venezuela’s legitimacy crisis cannot be solved only through force or interim administration. A transition phase, however, only works if it produces rules that both the government and opposition can accept.
What follows
The biggest uncertainty is timing, since no firm election schedule has emerged from the current arrangement. Until that changes, leadership in Venezuela will remain provisional and highly contested.
Governance reality
The Reuters report also notes that Delcy Rodríguez has been running the country under U.S. supervision since Maduro’s removal. That detail underscores how much the balance of power still depends on external backing and not just domestic institutions.