Rubio: Venezuela elections 'as soon as possible' but conditional on transition

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Venezuela's elections should be held 'as soon as possible' but tied to conditions, revealing direct US involvement in oil-related negotiations as part of a broader transition. This signals a potential shift toward conditional engagement with the Maduro government, though specifics on conditions and timeline remain unclear. The statement suggests Washington is prioritizing economic normalization and a managed political transition over immediate regime change.