Some critics of the Trump administration are reacting with horror to revelations that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been serving as the de facto ruler of Venezuela. According to a Saturday report in The New York Times, Rubio for the last several months has been acting informally as the “viceroy” of Venezuela ever since its recognized president, Nicolás Maduro, was abducted by the…

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[–] 4 points 4 months ago

Well, he does speak Spanish and he hasn't been arrested by ICE yet. So that makes him qualified for the job.

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    [–] 22 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    When will Rubio decide to hold elections?

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  • [–] 16 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Elections were mandated to be called by the constitution by July 3. But there's realistically zero chance of the US to support a government change as all their allies in the Venezuelan administration are plainly playing their game, is chavismo with oil business with the US.

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  • [–] 7 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Marco Rubio aka Nute Gunray

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  • [–] 6 points 3 months ago

    Well that clears up where the freedom gas is coming from…

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    his name is reeek

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