The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated that Venezuela is beginning to show signs of recovery following recent political changes, and he affirmed that daily life in the country "is coming back to life."
During an interview with the channel Al Jazeera, the official described a scenario of social revitalization that, he said, had not been seen in years. “You are witnessing how civil life is returning to Venezuela,” he noted.
Rubio stated that one of the most visible changes is the reopening of public and political space. He explained that independent media have begun to operate again, citizens are participating more freely in public life, and there has been a release of political prisoners.
He also stated that new political formations are emerging, which —in his opinion— reflects a process of openness that could lay the groundwork for a broader transition.
The Secretary of State framed these advancements within an initial stabilization phase, after which there would be a stage of economic recovery and institutional reconstruction. In this regard, he noted that the ultimate goal is to establish a stable democratic system that generates trust both within and outside the country.
"Our hope was, first and foremost, to stabilize the country. We did not want to see a civil war. We did not want to witness a systemic collapse. We did not want to see a massive migratory exodus. They have not seen any of those things," he pointed out.
Rubio also confirmed that the United States has reopened its embassy in Caracas and is maintaining daily dialogue with the interim authorities led by Delcy Rodríguez, who took office as acting president following Maduro's detention.
"Much of the credit goes to the interim authorities who have taken on this responsibility. We feel very positive about it," he emphasized.
Rubio's statements paint an optimistic picture of the immediate future of Venezuela, in contrast to years of political, economic, and social crisis that have led to the exodus of millions of citizens.
The process is part of the U.S. military operation known as "Absolute Determination," carried out on January 3, 2026, which resulted in the capture of Maduro and his transfer to New York to face charges of narcoterrorism.
Since then, the interim government approved an Amnesty Law, reformed hydrocarbon legislation to attract foreign investment, and cooperated with Washington on the supervised management of oil revenues. On March 18, the United States eased sanctions to allow for increased production under supervision.
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