Editorial Board

What Trump Can Do for Venezuela

Let Latin America take the lead.

March 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM UTC

By The Editorial Board

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In between tweets last weekend, President Donald Trump took time to talk with Brazilian President Michel Temer and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. Top of mind in both calls were efforts to encourage "respect for democratic and humanitarian rights in Venezuela."

A worthy goal, but if Trump really wants to restore democracy in Venezuela, he should let Latin America take the lead.