The administration has taken these actions in hopes of getting the regime to negotiate with pro-democracy leaders in Mexico City. Instead of loosening its grip, however, the dictatorship has only tightened it. This is made clear by horrific abuses of power, including state-administered torture at El Helicoide prison and barring Machado from the presidential race. The regime also continues to threaten U.S. national security and violate international law. As Machado recently said, it is a “criminal tyranny that has handed [Venezuela] over to Russia, China, Iran, terrorist organizations, guerrillas and drug traffickers.” By Marco Rubio. Full Text -> Miami Herald
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