🔗 Share this article Frictions with Venezuela Escalate In the Wake of Reported Final Offer from Trump to Venezuela's Leader. Sources indicate that ex-President Trump conveyed a unambiguous ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: abandon the presidency – and depart the country – without delay. As stated in accounts, the American president reportedly held a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan opposite number, who is the target of a months-long diplomatic offensive that has included 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 now," Trump allegedly stated, promising safe passage for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he agreed to step down without delay." However, the Venezuelan president reportedly declined to step down on the spot and is said to have presented a set of conditions, including international legal immunity and the right to cede political control while keeping control of the military. Latest Escalation in Ongoing Bilateral Strain This development marks the latest increase of frictions between the Washington and Caracas. On Monday, Trump reportedly met with his senior foreign policy team to review the Venezuelan issue, though particulars of that gathering have not been made public. Key Details from the Alleged Exchange Demand: Instant resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his immediate family. Reported Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a swift exit. Requests: Sought international immunity and continued authority over the army. Wider Situation: This takes place within a wider U.S.-led pressure campaign designed to removing the Venezuelan regime. Upon being asked about the call, Trump was quoted as saying, "I wouldn't say it was successful or poorly, it was a telephone conversation." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have provided additional particulars about the matters talked about during the highly unusual dialogue, which is thought to have taken place in late November.
Sources indicate that ex-President Trump conveyed a unambiguous ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: abandon the presidency – and depart the country – without delay. As stated in accounts, the American president reportedly held a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan opposite number, who is the target of a months-long diplomatic offensive that has included 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 now," Trump allegedly stated, promising safe passage for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he agreed to step down without delay." However, the Venezuelan president reportedly declined to step down on the spot and is said to have presented a set of conditions, including international legal immunity and the right to cede political control while keeping control of the military. Latest Escalation in Ongoing Bilateral Strain This development marks the latest increase of frictions between the Washington and Caracas. On Monday, Trump reportedly met with his senior foreign policy team to review the Venezuelan issue, though particulars of that gathering have not been made public. Key Details from the Alleged Exchange Demand: Instant resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his immediate family. Reported Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a swift exit. Requests: Sought international immunity and continued authority over the army. Wider Situation: This takes place within a wider U.S.-led pressure campaign designed to removing the Venezuelan regime. Upon being asked about the call, Trump was quoted as saying, "I wouldn't say it was successful or poorly, it was a telephone conversation." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have provided additional particulars about the matters talked about during the highly unusual dialogue, which is thought to have taken place in late November.