**US vs Maduro: Effect on Vucic Ties with Venezuela**
The new US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has made contact with world leaders since taking office. One of his first calls was to Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who is considered the legitimate leader of Venezuela by Washington and other democratic countries.
**Venezuela: A Priority for the US**
The US administration under Trump will focus on Asia, but also on Latin America. They are concerned about illegal immigration and energy security. Venezuela, which is controlled by gangs loyal to Nicolás Maduro, is seen as a pressing issue. The US wants to hold Maduro accountable.
**US Believes Maduro Won Through Fraud**
A source close to the US administration says they believe Maduro won the election through fraud. They also think he orchestrates gang activities in the US. The US thinks Maduro must go and shares this view with the previous Biden administration.
**Serbia’s Ties with Venezuela**
No European country has supported Maduro, but Serbia is an exception. Ana Brnabic, the Speaker of the Serbian Parliament, attended his inauguration and met with Maduro. Maduro praised President Vučić as a friend and expressed commitment to strengthening ties between Serbia and Venezuela.
**Vučić and Maduro: A Close Relationship?**
It seems that Vučić has contacted Maduro multiple times. Vučić was even greeted on the streets of Caracas. The Serbian media provided detailed accounts of the inauguration and Maduro’s public statement of gratitude to Vučić. However, it is unclear what kind of cooperation is actually taking place between Serbia and Venezuela.
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