🔗 Share this article Diplomatic Strains involving Venezuela Rise Following Purported Final Offer from Trump to Maduro. It is alleged that ex-President Donald Trump delivered a unambiguous message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish the presidency – and flee the country – immediately. According to accounts, the American president supposedly held a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a prolonged pressure campaign that has featured a significant deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You have the chance to protect yourself and your family, but you must leave the nation now," the U.S. president reportedly said, promising assured transit for Maduro, his wife and his son "only if he consented to resign without delay." However, the Venezuelan leader allegedly declined to relinquish power right then and reportedly presented a set of requests, such as global immunity from prosecution and the right to cede civilian authority while maintaining control of the armed forces. Latest Ratchet-Up in Ongoing Bilateral Strain This exchange constitutes the latest increase of strains between the two nations. Recently, Trump reportedly held talks with his senior national security advisers to review the Venezuela issue, though particulars of that discussion have not been revealed. Salient Elements from the Alleged Conversation Demand: Instant departure from power and departure from the country for Maduro and his immediate family. Alleged Refusal: Maduro reportedly rejected the conditions for a swift exit. Conditions: Reportedly requested international immunity and continued control over the military. Wider Situation: This occurs within a broader American pressure campaign aimed at removing the Venezuelan regime. When questioned about the conversation, Trump was quoted as saying, "I wouldn't say it went well or badly, it was a phone call." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have offered more details about the matters discussed during the remarkable exchange, which is thought to have occurred in the latter part of November.
It is alleged that ex-President Donald Trump delivered a unambiguous message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish the presidency – and flee the country – immediately. According to accounts, the American president supposedly held a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a prolonged pressure campaign that has featured a significant deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You have the chance to protect yourself and your family, but you must leave the nation now," the U.S. president reportedly said, promising assured transit for Maduro, his wife and his son "only if he consented to resign without delay." However, the Venezuelan leader allegedly declined to relinquish power right then and reportedly presented a set of requests, such as global immunity from prosecution and the right to cede civilian authority while maintaining control of the armed forces. Latest Ratchet-Up in Ongoing Bilateral Strain This exchange constitutes the latest increase of strains between the two nations. Recently, Trump reportedly held talks with his senior national security advisers to review the Venezuela issue, though particulars of that discussion have not been revealed. Salient Elements from the Alleged Conversation Demand: Instant departure from power and departure from the country for Maduro and his immediate family. Alleged Refusal: Maduro reportedly rejected the conditions for a swift exit. Conditions: Reportedly requested international immunity and continued control over the military. Wider Situation: This occurs within a broader American pressure campaign aimed at removing the Venezuelan regime. When questioned about the conversation, Trump was quoted as saying, "I wouldn't say it went well or badly, it was a phone call." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have offered more details about the matters discussed during the remarkable exchange, which is thought to have occurred in the latter part of November.