US told Venezuelan authorities that opposition leader Machado should be allowed to return

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Monday that the Trump administration had previously informed Venezuela’s interim authorities that opposition leader Maria Corina Machado should be permitted to return. This directive was given weeks ago as Venezuela proceeds with preparations for elections scheduled for the following year.

• The Trump administration informed Venezuela’s interim authorities weeks ago that opposition leader Maria Corina Machado should be allowed to return.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio made this statement on Monday.
• The directive comes as Venezuela prepares for elections next year.