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Sen. Ted Cruz calls for elections in Venezuela to proceed ‘rapidly'
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points This comes after a significant development regarding oil in the South American nation. A US senator has spoken out about the need for elections in Venezuela.
A US senator has spoken out about the need for elections in Venezuela. The senator believes democratic elections should happen quickly. This comes after a significant development regarding oil in the South American nation.
Details about the situation are available, including comments from the senator about the current leadership in Venezuela. The senator has expressed concerns about the legitimacy of the previous leader.
Further information can be found through the original source, including the senator's full comments and the current status of the situation in Venezuela.
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Category: government Published: August 30, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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