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Marco Rubio: “The situation in Venezuela is no longer simply about the loss of democracy and human rights violations. It is a…”

On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
The situation in Venezuela is no longer simply about the loss of democracy and human rights violations. It is a significant destabilizing influence on the region, undermining our regional allies, particularly in Colombia.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Highlighting Venezuela's destabilizing effects on regional democracy and security.

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