Venezuela's Future: What's Next After Maduro's Arrest?

The U.S. has taken a significant step by arresting Nicolas Maduro, but many questions remain.

Oil Industry in Shambles

Venezuela's oil industry is in a state of disrepair, and the U.S. is using sanctions to pressure the regime.

"The goal is to stop drug trafficking, gang activity, and foreign influence from Iran and Hezbollah."

Rubio emphasized that the U.S. is not planning to occupy Venezuela. Instead, they are using a naval blockade to cut off the regime's oil revenue.

Despite Maduro's arrest, other key figures like Diosdado Cabello and the defense minister remain in power.

The U.S. recognizes Edmundo González as the rightful president after the 2024 election.

Rubio acknowledged that change takes time and that the U.S. will continue to pressure the regime to meet their demands.

The U.S. is focused on stopping the flow of drugs and gang members from Venezuela.

The U.S. is judging the new leadership by their actions, not their words.

The U.S. is using all the tools at their disposal to ensure a transition to democracy and a better future for the Venezuelan people.