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Rubio's Presidential Hopes Dwindle Amid Venezuela Intervention Debate

1/11/2026

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio may reconsider a 2028 presidential run due to his role against Nicolás Maduro.
Rubio, the administration's Venezuela point person, faces GOP skepticism from anti-interventionist conservatives and Latino voters.
Despite warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump and Rubio about the regime, a Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 72% fear U.S. overreach.
The Maduro regime's resilience, with allies still in power, complicates any potential U.S. involvement.

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Story summary

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio may reconsider a 2028 presidential run due to his role against Nicolás Maduro.
Rubio, the administration's Venezuela point person, faces GOP skepticism from anti-interventionist conservatives and Latino voters.
Despite warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump and Rubio about the regime, a Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 72% fear U.S. overreach.
The Maduro regime's resilience, with allies still in power, complicates any potential U.S. involvement.