Will the U.S. rule Venezuela? Rubio's big claim to be his secretary of state, different from Trump, know what he said

Trump's statement changed the tone of
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the US will "run" Venezuela for the time being and will continue to play its role until a safe and orderly regime change there. After his statement, questions were raised at the international level whether the US was going to directly take over the administration of Venezuela

Rubio's cleanup
Amid these fears, Secretary of State Marco Rubio interpreted Trump's statement differently. He said the US does not intend to rule Venezuela. According to Rubio, Trump did not mean direct control, but pressure, so that changes could be made there

oil blockade will continue
Rubio made it clear that the US will continue the oil blockade against Venezuela. He said that action on banned oil tankers and their seizure is the biggest tool of pressure for the US. It is through this pressure that the new Venezuelan regime is expected to make policy changes.

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military role is unclear
Rubio said that the current US military presence is enough to stop drug trafficking and banned ships. However, he also indicated that other options could be considered if needed.

Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Celia Flores were detained in a special operation from a military base in Caracas. Both have been brought to the US, where they have been charged with serious charges of drug trafficking and conspiracy. The Venezuelan government has described the action as an imperialist move.

New York court appearance
Nicolás Maduro will appear in federal court in New York on Monday. U.S. prosecutors say Maduro's government has been corrupt, illegal and involved in drug trafficking activities.