U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

02/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/12/2026 10:35

Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Curtis, Durbin, Cruz, Kaine and Scott Bipartisan Statement on Venezuela

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, John Curtis (R-UT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rick Scott (R-FL) released a statement regarding Venezuela.

"We call for the immediate and unconditional release of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa and all other remaining political prisoners, the ability for María Corina Machado to safely return and freely participate in political activity and a firm commitment to genuine elections."

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