🔗 Share this article Diplomatic Strains with Venezuela Rise Following Purported Final Offer from President Trump to Venezuela's Leader. It is alleged that ex-President Trump issued a direct message to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: abandon the presidency – and depart the country – without delay. According to reports, the U.S. leader supposedly held a telephone conversation with his South American opposite number, who is the target of a sustained pressure campaign that has included a substantial deployment of warships off Venezuela's northern coast. "You can save yourself and your family, but you must depart from the nation right away," the U.S. president reportedly said, promising safe passage for Maduro, his spouse and his son "only if he agreed to step down right away." However, the Venezuelan president allegedly refused to resign right then and reportedly made a series of conditions, such as international amnesty and being allowed to give up civilian authority while retaining control of the military. Latest Escalation in Ongoing Bilateral Tensions This development represents the most recent escalation of strains between the two nations. Recently, Trump reportedly met with his top security officials to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though specifics of that discussion were not revealed. Salient Details from the Reported Exchange Ultimatum: Prompt resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Reported Declination: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a swift exit. Requests: Reportedly requested protection from prosecution worldwide and ongoing authority over the military. Broader Context: This takes place within a wider American pressure campaign aimed at ousting the Venezuelan government. When questioned about the call, Trump was quoted as saying, "I can't say it was successful or badly, it was a phone call." Neither the American nor Venezuelan governments have released further particulars about the matters discussed during the extraordinary dialogue, which reportedly occurred in late November.
It is alleged that ex-President Trump issued a direct message to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: abandon the presidency – and depart the country – without delay. According to reports, the U.S. leader supposedly held a telephone conversation with his South American opposite number, who is the target of a sustained pressure campaign that has included a substantial deployment of warships off Venezuela's northern coast. "You can save yourself and your family, but you must depart from the nation right away," the U.S. president reportedly said, promising safe passage for Maduro, his spouse and his son "only if he agreed to step down right away." However, the Venezuelan president allegedly refused to resign right then and reportedly made a series of conditions, such as international amnesty and being allowed to give up civilian authority while retaining control of the military. Latest Escalation in Ongoing Bilateral Tensions This development represents the most recent escalation of strains between the two nations. Recently, Trump reportedly met with his top security officials to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though specifics of that discussion were not revealed. Salient Details from the Reported Exchange Ultimatum: Prompt resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Reported Declination: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a swift exit. Requests: Reportedly requested protection from prosecution worldwide and ongoing authority over the military. Broader Context: This takes place within a wider American pressure campaign aimed at ousting the Venezuelan government. When questioned about the call, Trump was quoted as saying, "I can't say it was successful or badly, it was a phone call." Neither the American nor Venezuelan governments have released further particulars about the matters discussed during the extraordinary dialogue, which reportedly occurred in late November.