🔗 Share this article Frictions with Venezuela Intensify In the Wake of Reported Demand from President Trump to Venezuela's Leader. Sources indicate that ex-President Donald Trump delivered a blunt demand to Venezuelan leader Maduro: leave power – and exit the nation – immediately. As stated in accounts, the U.S. leader reportedly conducted a phone call with his South American opposite number, who is the focus of a sustained diplomatic offensive that has included a significant deployment of warships off Venezuela's northern coast. "You have the chance to secure your safety and your inner circle, but you have to exit the country right away," Trump reportedly declared, providing guaranteed security for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he consented to resign right away." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan leader reportedly declined to resign on the spot and is said to have presented a list of counter-demands, such as international amnesty and the right to cede civilian authority while keeping control of the military. New Escalation in Ongoing Two-Nation Strain This development constitutes the latest heightening of strains between the Washington and Caracas. On Monday, Trump allegedly met with his top foreign policy team to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though specifics of that gathering were not disclosed. Salient Details from the Alleged Conversation Demand: Immediate resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his immediate family. Alleged Rejection: Maduro did not accept the conditions for a rapid exit. Requests: Reportedly requested global amnesty and continued authority over the armed forces. Wider Situation: This takes place during a wider American diplomatic and military push designed to ousting the Venezuelan administration. Upon being asked about the call, Trump reportedly saying, "I can't say it was successful or badly, it was a phone call." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have provided additional particulars about the matters discussed during the extraordinary dialogue, which is believed to have happened in late November.
Sources indicate that ex-President Donald Trump delivered a blunt demand to Venezuelan leader Maduro: leave power – and exit the nation – immediately. As stated in accounts, the U.S. leader reportedly conducted a phone call with his South American opposite number, who is the focus of a sustained diplomatic offensive that has included a significant deployment of warships off Venezuela's northern coast. "You have the chance to secure your safety and your inner circle, but you have to exit the country right away," Trump reportedly declared, providing guaranteed security for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he consented to resign right away." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan leader reportedly declined to resign on the spot and is said to have presented a list of counter-demands, such as international amnesty and the right to cede civilian authority while keeping control of the military. New Escalation in Ongoing Two-Nation Strain This development constitutes the latest heightening of strains between the Washington and Caracas. On Monday, Trump allegedly met with his top foreign policy team to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though specifics of that gathering were not disclosed. Salient Details from the Alleged Conversation Demand: Immediate resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his immediate family. Alleged Rejection: Maduro did not accept the conditions for a rapid exit. Requests: Reportedly requested global amnesty and continued authority over the armed forces. Wider Situation: This takes place during a wider American diplomatic and military push designed to ousting the Venezuelan administration. Upon being asked about the call, Trump reportedly saying, "I can't say it was successful or badly, it was a phone call." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have provided additional particulars about the matters discussed during the extraordinary dialogue, which is believed to have happened in late November.