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During his first term, Trump pursued a “maximum pressure” policy towards Venezuela, with economic sanctions and incentives to oust Nicolas Maduro’s government. In contrast, Biden’s policy shifted towards dialogue and negotiation, drawing criticism from Trump. While Maduro has offered an olive branch to Trump for his second term, it’s unlikely that Trump will entertain it with Rubio as secretary of state. Rubio has consistently advocated for isolating and pressuring leftist governments in Latin America through sanctions. With Maduro’s recent inauguration after unfree elections, expectations regarding Trump’s position are high. The Venezuelan crisis matters for Europe as it influences migration, energy markets, and geopolitical alignments. While Europe looks to Latin America for critical raw materials and energy diversification สล็อต