Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, has unveiled a strategic triad for Venezuela—stabilization first, then economic lift, political evolution last—with no quick elections on the horizon and America’s role enduring. This disciplined approach grapples with the country’s entrenched woes.
The Trump team insists on pacing: decades of rot can’t vanish instantly. Phase one fortifies order post-Maduro by throttling oil via sanctions and naval watches, maximizing U.S. clout.
Revival follows, reopening to Western capital for infrastructure overhauls, power restorations, and investment havens. Reconciliation blooms with opposition pardons and migrant homecomings.
Politics simmers to the endgame, sans schedule. Defending the blueprint, Rubio cited congressional alignment and election dangers. It masterfully pivots to energy controls, curbing Chinese expansion in the Americas.
Global watchers, including India hooked on affordable oil, note the stakes: prolonged U.S. stewardship could reshape energy markets worldwide.