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Sen. Ted Cruz calls for elections in Venezuela to proceed ‘rapidly'
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points Further details about the situation and the senator's comments are available from the source. A call for democratic elections has been made by a US senator.
A call for democratic elections has been made by a US senator. The senator wants these elections to happen soon, ideally by the middle of next year. This comes after a significant development in the oil industry, with a large amount of oil being taken over.
The situation in Venezuela is complex, with a change in leadership having taken place. Further details about the situation and the senator's comments are available from the source. The senator's statement was made in an interview, where he discussed the need for free elections and the current state of affairs.
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Category: government Published: August 30, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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