Marco Rubio Highlights Spain’s Democratic Transition as a Blueprint for Venezuela’s Future

In a recent Senate hearing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio invoked the historical example of Spain’s transition after Franco’s dictatorship as a compelling blueprint for Venezuela’s overdue road to democracy. For years, Venezuela has languished under an authoritarian regime that has crushed liberty and economic opportunity. Rubio’s remarks signal renewed American resolve to promote a future where Venezuelans reclaim their sovereignty and restore a prosperous society. Why Does Spain’s Example Matter to America? Spain’s democratic transition was neither swift nor easy—it took years of steadfast commitment and societal cooperation. Yet it ultimately succeeded by rejecting autocracy through peaceful but determined...