What happened: Following Nicolás Maduro's ouster, Marco Rubio is working to open Venezuela's oil sector to US companies and influence the country's future governance.
Why it matters:
- It could reshape Venezuela's political and economic landscape.
- US companies may gain access to Venezuelan oil resources.
MNN Take: Rubio's involvement reflects ongoing US efforts to influence Venezuela's leadership and economy after Maduro's departure.
Sources: NYTimes US