🔗 Share this article Diplomatic Strains involving Venezuela Intensify In the Wake of Alleged Final Offer from President Trump to Venezuela's Leader. Reports suggest that ex-President Trump issued a unambiguous message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: abandon power – and exit the nation – at once. Per accounts, the U.S. leader reportedly conducted a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart, who is the target of a months-long diplomatic offensive that has featured a substantial deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You can protect yourself and your family, but you must exit the country now," the U.S. president allegedly declared, providing guaranteed security for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he agreed to step down immediately." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan president reportedly declined to resign on the spot and reportedly made a series of requests, including international amnesty and being allowed to cede political control while retaining control of the military. New Escalation in Long-Running Bilateral Tensions This development represents the latest heightening of tensions between the Washington and Caracas. Recently, Trump allegedly convened with his leading foreign policy team to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though specifics of that gathering were not disclosed. Salient Points from the Reported Conversation Demand: Instant resignation and exile for Maduro and his immediate family. Alleged Rejection: Maduro supposedly turned down the conditions for a fast exit. Conditions: Sought global amnesty and continued authority over the military. Broader Context: This occurs during a wider U.S.-led diplomatic and military push aimed at removing the Venezuelan regime. Upon being asked about the call, Trump reportedly stating, "I can't say it was successful or badly, it was a telephone conversation." Not one of the American nor Venezuelan governments have released additional details about the matters discussed during the extraordinary exchange, which is believed to have happened in late November.
Reports suggest that ex-President Trump issued a unambiguous message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: abandon power – and exit the nation – at once. Per accounts, the U.S. leader reportedly conducted a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart, who is the target of a months-long diplomatic offensive that has featured a substantial deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You can protect yourself and your family, but you must exit the country now," the U.S. president allegedly declared, providing guaranteed security for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he agreed to step down immediately." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan president reportedly declined to resign on the spot and reportedly made a series of requests, including international amnesty and being allowed to cede political control while retaining control of the military. New Escalation in Long-Running Bilateral Tensions This development represents the latest heightening of tensions between the Washington and Caracas. Recently, Trump allegedly convened with his leading foreign policy team to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though specifics of that gathering were not disclosed. Salient Points from the Reported Conversation Demand: Instant resignation and exile for Maduro and his immediate family. Alleged Rejection: Maduro supposedly turned down the conditions for a fast exit. Conditions: Sought global amnesty and continued authority over the military. Broader Context: This occurs during a wider U.S.-led diplomatic and military push aimed at removing the Venezuelan regime. Upon being asked about the call, Trump reportedly stating, "I can't say it was successful or badly, it was a telephone conversation." Not one of the American nor Venezuelan governments have released additional details about the matters discussed during the extraordinary exchange, which is believed to have happened in late November.