🔗 Share this article Frictions involving Venezuela Escalate After Reported Final Offer from Donald Trump to Venezuela's Leader. Sources indicate that formerPresident Donald Trump delivered a blunt message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish power – and exit the country – at once. As stated in reports, the American president allegedly held a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart, who is the focus of a prolonged diplomatic offensive that has included a significant naval deployment off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You can secure your safety and those closest to you, but you must exit the country now," Trump reportedly declared, providing assured transit for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he agreed to resign immediately." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly declined to step down on the spot and is said to have made a series of counter-demands, including worldwide immunity from prosecution and the right to give up civilian authority while maintaining command of the armed forces. Latest Increase in Persistent Bilateral Tensions This exchange represents the latest escalation of frictions between the Washington and Caracas. On Monday, Trump reportedly met with his senior foreign policy team to discuss the Venezuela issue, though details of that meeting have not been made public. Salient Elements from the Reported Conversation Demand: Immediate resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Alleged Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a swift exit. Requests: Sought global amnesty and ongoing control over the military. Broader Context: This occurs amid a broader U.S.-led diplomatic and military push designed to ousting the Venezuelan government. When questioned about the conversation, Trump reportedly remarking, "I wouldn't say it was successful or poorly, it was a phone call." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have provided additional information about the topics talked about during the extraordinary dialogue, which is believed to have happened in late November.
Sources indicate that formerPresident Donald Trump delivered a blunt message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish power – and exit the country – at once. As stated in reports, the American president allegedly held a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart, who is the focus of a prolonged diplomatic offensive that has included a significant naval deployment off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You can secure your safety and those closest to you, but you must exit the country now," Trump reportedly declared, providing assured transit for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he agreed to resign immediately." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly declined to step down on the spot and is said to have made a series of counter-demands, including worldwide immunity from prosecution and the right to give up civilian authority while maintaining command of the armed forces. Latest Increase in Persistent Bilateral Tensions This exchange represents the latest escalation of frictions between the Washington and Caracas. On Monday, Trump reportedly met with his senior foreign policy team to discuss the Venezuela issue, though details of that meeting have not been made public. Salient Elements from the Reported Conversation Demand: Immediate resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Alleged Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a swift exit. Requests: Sought global amnesty and ongoing control over the military. Broader Context: This occurs amid a broader U.S.-led diplomatic and military push designed to ousting the Venezuelan government. When questioned about the conversation, Trump reportedly remarking, "I wouldn't say it was successful or poorly, it was a phone call." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have provided additional information about the topics talked about during the extraordinary dialogue, which is believed to have happened in late November.