Rubio: US blocks Russia, China in Venezuela

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview that Washington's main goal in Venezuela is to prevent Russia, Iran, China, and Hezbollah from taking advantage of opportunities there. According to Rubio, the U.S. government intends to prevent interference by foreign states and armed groups in the country's political situation.

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Venezuela has been under American sanctions since 2018 due to the Maduro regime.