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Marco Rubio faces regional friction over Venezuela oil deal during Latin America tour
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's backing of a Venezuela oil deal has strained ties, according to The Washington Post.
The short version
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling across Latin America to meet with newly elected conservative leaders.[The Washington Post]
- U.S. deals with the unelected, left-wing Venezuelan administration have caused friction and frustrated regional allies.[The Washington Post]
- The policy has challenged Rubio's previous strong support among Venezuelans as he conducts diplomatic visits.[The Washington Post]
Key facts
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to Latin America to visit conservative allies.[The Washington Post]
- Washington is making oil deals with Venezuela's unelected, left-wing government.[The Washington Post]
- Rubio's support for the Venezuela oil deal is creating regional tension and rankling former Venezuelan supporters.[The Washington Post]
Sources
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- Rubio enjoyed major support among Venezuelans. Then came Trump’s oil deal.The Washington Post - World metered