The statement came in connection with a Caribbean summit on the island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Ultimately, for them to take the next step to truly develop the country and truly harness the country's wealth for the benefit of its people, they will need the legitimacy of fair, democratic elections, Rubio said in a speech.
Venezuela has been ruled by interim President Delcy Rodríguez since the United States ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro in early January.
"Our first priority after Maduro's capture was to ensure that there was no instability, mass migration or spillover violence, and we believe we have achieved that," Rubio said.
