👈Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, on the timing of elections in Venezuela: “Two things must happen in Venezuela. First, the economy of this country must continue on its path of improvement, because the people of Venezuela have endured a great deal of suffering for years.

We are talking about 25 to 30 years of corruption and financial misuse. But another issue that must also happen—and one that we are placing a great deal of focus on—is a democratic transition.

They must hold free and fair elections in this country. We are working seriously with Venezuela’s National Assembly in 2015 to provide the necessary conditions for free and fair elections as quickly as possible.

After that, Venezuela can move onto a path of improvement and prosperity that it deserves.”

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