Rubio says U.S. will not govern Venezuela but will maintain oil blockade

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States would not take a day-to-day governing role in Venezuela but would continue enforcing an oil quarantine; Nicolás Maduro was taken to New York and is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States would not take a day-to-day role governing Venezuela. He said the U.S. will continue enforcing an oil quarantine on sanctioned tankers and use that leverage to press for policy changes. Rubio's remarks followed President Trump's earlier statement that the U.S. would "run" Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was removed from power. Maduro was brought to New York and faces U.S. charges. Key points: - Rubio said the U.S. would not govern Venezuela day to day but would maintain an oil quarantine as a form of leverage. - President Trump had repeatedly said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela, comments that drew concern from some observers and lawmakers. - Nicolás Maduro was removed from power, transported to New York, and faces U.S. indictments; he is due to appear in federal court Monday. - Officials have described the oil quarantine as a continuing tool to press for changes in Venezuela's policies. Summary: Officials framed the U.S. role as enforcing an oil quarantine to press for policy changes rather than taking on daily governance of Venezuela. Nicolás Maduro has been brought to New York and is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday. Broader diplomatic and legal outcomes remain undetermined at this time.