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Donald Trump says Venezuela is not ready to go to elections

The Republican ensures that the interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, “wants” there to be elections.

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Donald Trump says Venezuela is not ready to go to elections

US President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela is not yet ready to hold elections. Speaking from the Oval Office, he expressed hope that polls can take place soon. Trump stated that interim President Delcy Rodríguez also wants elections to be held.

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