Cruz Calls for Venezuela Elections by 2027

Sen. Ted Cruz urged that Venezuela hold democratic, free, and fair elections no later than midway through next year, arguing that Maduro’s regime cannot be treated as legitimate and that Delcy Rodríguez’s interim leadership does not change the goal of a credible political transition. He simultaneously endorsed a major oil agreement announced by President Donald Trump, which would place U.S. companies in a leading role over a substantial portion of Venezuelan oil reserves and boost long-term U.S. economic interests. Cruz said progress on elections and the oil deal should occur in parallel and that neither should obstruct the other, emphasizing that the timing of the two developments is not the sole determinant of their value. He asserted that the oil deal could positively impact the U.S. economy, jobs, and gas prices, while insisting that free elections must proceed promptly. The remarks echo Cruz’s broader push in Congress and align with the Trump administration’s stated objectives regarding Venezuela. These positions were reported across multiple outlets including NBC News, Cuba Headlines, Cibercuba, and Newsmax.