Rubio outlines three-step plan about what comes next for Venezuelan government

Published January 7, 2026 4:51pm ET



Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed further insight into the United States’s plans for the decapitated government of Venezuela, which is intended to ultimately culminate in transition.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Rubio said the “three-fold process” will amount to “stabilization” under the current regime headed by acting President Delcy Rodríguez, followed by “recovery,” and finally, a change in leadership.

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