US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Venezuelan opposition leaders Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado on Wednesday, as confirmed by the State Department. During the discussion, Rubio reiterated the US's recognition of González Urrutia as the 'rightful president' of Venezuela.
Rubio commended the Venezuelan people for their bravery in the face of repression under Nicolás Maduro, who recently began his third term as president on January 10. This move has been met with skepticism from various countries worldwide, questioning the legitimacy of Maduro's victory in the disputed presidential election held in July.
