Rubio Defends US Ouster of Maduro to Wary Caribbean Leaders
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the Caribbean, arguing for Trump's military operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro despite leaders' concerns over US policies.
Rubio is visiting the Caribbean, where he's defending the Trump administration's military operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. The secretary of state tells leaders from the 15-member Caribbean Community bloc that Venezuela and the region are facing a humanitarian crisis and that Maduro's ouster is necessary to restore democracy.
Rubio's visit comes as many Caribbean leaders are unsettled by the Trump administration's hardline policies, including tougher immigration enforcement, a trade dispute with Canada, and the president's comments disparaging some Caribbean nations. The Caribbean Community has also criticized the U.S. for its role in the Venezuela crisis, which has led to an influx of refugees into neighboring countries.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Associated Press
