🔗 Share this article Diplomatic Strains involving Venezuela Rise After Reported Final Offer from President Trump to Venezuela's Leader. Reports suggest that ex-President Trump delivered a direct ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Maduro: leave office – and depart the country – without delay. According to accounts, the U.S. leader supposedly held a telephone conversation with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a months-long diplomatic offensive that has featured a substantial deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You have the chance to protect yourself and your inner circle, but you need to depart from the country right away," Trump reportedly declared, providing safe passage for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he agreed to step down right away." However, the Venezuelan leader allegedly declined to relinquish power immediately and is said to have made a series of counter-demands, including international immunity from prosecution and the right to give up civilian authority while retaining control of the military. New Escalation in Long-Running Two-Nation Strain This incident constitutes the latest escalation of strains between the two nations. On Monday, Trump allegedly convened with his top national security advisers to discuss the Venezuelan crisis, though details of that discussion have not been disclosed. Key Details from the Alleged Exchange Final Offer: Prompt departure from power and exile for Maduro and his closest relatives. Alleged Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a swift exit. Conditions: Reportedly requested global amnesty and ongoing authority over the army. Wider Situation: This takes place amid a wider U.S.-led diplomatic and military push aimed at ousting the Venezuelan administration. When questioned about the conversation, Trump was quoted as stating, "I wouldn't say it went well or badly, it was a phone call." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan governments have offered more details about the matters talked about during the remarkable dialogue, which is thought to have happened in the latter part of November.
Reports suggest that ex-President Trump delivered a direct ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Maduro: leave office – and depart the country – without delay. According to accounts, the U.S. leader supposedly held a telephone conversation with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a months-long diplomatic offensive that has featured a substantial deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You have the chance to protect yourself and your inner circle, but you need to depart from the country right away," Trump reportedly declared, providing safe passage for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he agreed to step down right away." However, the Venezuelan leader allegedly declined to relinquish power immediately and is said to have made a series of counter-demands, including international immunity from prosecution and the right to give up civilian authority while retaining control of the military. New Escalation in Long-Running Two-Nation Strain This incident constitutes the latest escalation of strains between the two nations. On Monday, Trump allegedly convened with his top national security advisers to discuss the Venezuelan crisis, though details of that discussion have not been disclosed. Key Details from the Alleged Exchange Final Offer: Prompt departure from power and exile for Maduro and his closest relatives. Alleged Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a swift exit. Conditions: Reportedly requested global amnesty and ongoing authority over the army. Wider Situation: This takes place amid a wider U.S.-led diplomatic and military push aimed at ousting the Venezuelan administration. When questioned about the conversation, Trump was quoted as stating, "I wouldn't say it went well or badly, it was a phone call." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan governments have offered more details about the matters talked about during the remarkable dialogue, which is thought to have happened in the latter part of November.