Top State Dept. official accused of defying policy on Venezuelan opposition leader

Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau is reportedly under scrutiny for allegedly miscommunicating U.S. policy regarding Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's travel plans. Seven senior administration officials believe Landau acted independently, causing confusion and internal conflict within the State Department. The controversy arose when Machado sought to return to Venezuela to assist with earthquake relief efforts, and Landau's actions appeared to facilitate her travel, contrary to the administration's stated position. AI

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• Birgitta Tazelaar
• Chris Landau
• President Trump
• Marco Rubio
• Maria Corina Machado
• Mike Kozak
• Netherlands
• Nicolas Maduro
• Trump administration
• State Department
• Venezuela

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