🔗 Share this article Frictions involving Venezuela Intensify In the Wake of Purported Final Offer from Donald Trump to Nicolás Maduro. Sources indicate that formerPresident Donald Trump conveyed a unambiguous message to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: leave the presidency – and flee the country – immediately. According to accounts, the U.S. leader supposedly held a phone call with his Venezuelan counterpart, who is the focus of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a major naval deployment off Venezuela's northern coast. "You have the chance to secure your safety and your inner circle, but you have to leave the nation right away," Trump allegedly said, promising safe passage for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he consented to resign right away." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan leader allegedly declined to resign immediately and is said to have presented a series of conditions, such as worldwide amnesty and the right to give up civilian authority while keeping control of the military. Latest Increase in Ongoing Bilateral Tensions This development represents the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries. Recently, Trump allegedly held talks with his leading foreign policy team to review the Venezuelan issue, though details of that discussion have not been disclosed. Central Elements from the Reported Conversation Ultimatum: Immediate resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Reported Rejection: Maduro reportedly rejected the offer for a swift exit. Requests: Sought protection from prosecution worldwide and continued control over the army. Wider Situation: This takes place during a larger American pressure campaign designed to ousting the Venezuelan government. When questioned about the conversation, Trump was quoted as stating, "I can't say it went well or poorly, it was a phone call." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have released additional details about the matters discussed during the remarkable dialogue, which is thought to have happened in late November.
Sources indicate that formerPresident Donald Trump conveyed a unambiguous message to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: leave the presidency – and flee the country – immediately. According to accounts, the U.S. leader supposedly held a phone call with his Venezuelan counterpart, who is the focus of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a major naval deployment off Venezuela's northern coast. "You have the chance to secure your safety and your inner circle, but you have to leave the nation right away," Trump allegedly said, promising safe passage for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he consented to resign right away." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan leader allegedly declined to resign immediately and is said to have presented a series of conditions, such as worldwide amnesty and the right to give up civilian authority while keeping control of the military. Latest Increase in Ongoing Bilateral Tensions This development represents the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries. Recently, Trump allegedly held talks with his leading foreign policy team to review the Venezuelan issue, though details of that discussion have not been disclosed. Central Elements from the Reported Conversation Ultimatum: Immediate resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Reported Rejection: Maduro reportedly rejected the offer for a swift exit. Requests: Sought protection from prosecution worldwide and continued control over the army. Wider Situation: This takes place during a larger American pressure campaign designed to ousting the Venezuelan government. When questioned about the conversation, Trump was quoted as stating, "I can't say it went well or poorly, it was a phone call." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have released additional details about the matters discussed during the remarkable dialogue, which is thought to have happened in late November.