US presence shapes Venezuelan political agenda

Venezuelan political authorities acknowledged this week the influence of the United States in the country, marking a contrast with the rhetoric of the previous Government.

Por El Medio Oriente
30 de agosto de 2026
US presence shapes Venezuelan political agenda
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Former rector of the National Electoral Council and former presidential candidate Enrique Márquez stated this week that the United States is an important ally for Venezuela, according to local reports.

The statement marks a shift in the tone of Venezuelan political discourse with respect to previous decades, when Government authorities expressed direct criticism toward Washington.

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