Marco Rubio Heads Trump's Efforts to Pressure Venezuela

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: WSJ

Updated: Oct 21 2025

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Source: WSJ

Rubio's Role: Marco Rubio, as President Trump's national security adviser, is leading efforts to oust Venezuela's leader Nicolás Maduro after years of advocating for his removal in the Senate.
Pressure Campaign: The Trump administration's strategy, initially focused on counternarcotics, has evolved into a broader campaign using sanctions and military threats to pressure Maduro, aiming to halt drug trafficking and destabilize his regime.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.

Marco Rubio Heads Trump's Efforts to Pressure Venezuela

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