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

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

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Marc Caputo ·

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

    <p>The Trump administration's official position about Venezuela's exiled opposition leader is simple: Don't help <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/01/trump-venezuela-machado-return-efforts" target="_blank">Maria Corina Machado</a> gain entry to her home country. But Deputy S…

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