POLITICSJul 8 · 09:10 UTCAXIOSMarc Caputo

How a top State Dept. official "went rogue" over Machado's Venezuela plans

Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau is suspected of miscommunicating U.S. policy to two countries regarding Maria Corina Machado's attempts to enter Venezuela after earthquakes. The Trump administration opposes aiding Machado's return, but Landau's actions caused internal arguments, international confusion, and tensions with Machado supporters.

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