US told Venezuelan authorities that opposition leader Machado should be allowed to return
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that the Trump administration told Venezuela's interim authorities "weeks and weeks ago" that opposition leader Maria Corina Machado should be allowed to return as the country moves ahead with preparing for elections next year.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration informed Venezuela's interim authorities weeks ago that opposition leader Maria Corina Machado should be allowed to return.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio made this statement on Monday.
- The directive comes as Venezuela prepares for elections next year.