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Cruz Pushes for Venezuela Elections and Iran Regime Change | US News
Senator Ted Cruz is pushing for Venezuela to hold democratic elections by mid-next year, arguing that the current leadership—installed after Nicolás Maduro’s arrest on drug charges—shouldn’t remain in power indefinitely. He sees the recent U.S. oil deal securing 65 billion barrels as a major economic win that can coexist with democratic reforms. Cruz also backed a bipartisan resolution affirming support for free elections and emphasized urgency in the political transition. On Iran, he suggested arming protesters rather than sending troops, claiming the regime’s collapse should be the ultimate…
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