🔗 Share this article Tensions involving Venezuela Escalate In the Wake of Purported Ultimatum from President Trump to Maduro. Sources indicate that ex-President Donald Trump delivered a blunt ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish office – and flee the nation – without delay. According to reports, the American president supposedly held a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a prolonged diplomatic offensive that has included a substantial deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You have the chance to secure your safety and those closest to you, but you have to leave the nation now," Trump allegedly said, promising safe passage for Maduro, his spouse and his son "only if he agreed to resign immediately." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly refused to step down on the spot and is said to have presented a set of conditions, including global legal immunity and the right to give up civilian authority while keeping command of the armed forces. Latest Increase in Persistent Bilateral Strain This incident marks the latest escalation of strains between the Washington and Caracas. Recently, Trump reportedly met with his top national security advisers to deliberate on the Venezuela issue, though particulars of that discussion have not been revealed. Salient Details from the Alleged Conversation Final Offer: Prompt departure from power and departure from the country for Maduro and his immediate family. Alleged Declination: Maduro reportedly rejected the terms for a swift exit. Counter-Demands: Sought global amnesty and ongoing control over the military. Broader Context: This takes place within a broader American diplomatic and military push aimed at ousting the Venezuelan regime. Upon being asked about the conversation, Trump reportedly remarking, "I can't say it was successful or poorly, it was a telephone conversation." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have released additional particulars about the subjects talked about during the remarkable exchange, which reportedly occurred in the latter part of November.
Sources indicate that ex-President Donald Trump delivered a blunt ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish office – and flee the nation – without delay. According to reports, the American president supposedly held a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a prolonged diplomatic offensive that has included a substantial deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You have the chance to secure your safety and those closest to you, but you have to leave the nation now," Trump allegedly said, promising safe passage for Maduro, his spouse and his son "only if he agreed to resign immediately." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly refused to step down on the spot and is said to have presented a set of conditions, including global legal immunity and the right to give up civilian authority while keeping command of the armed forces. Latest Increase in Persistent Bilateral Strain This incident marks the latest escalation of strains between the Washington and Caracas. Recently, Trump reportedly met with his top national security advisers to deliberate on the Venezuela issue, though particulars of that discussion have not been revealed. Salient Details from the Alleged Conversation Final Offer: Prompt departure from power and departure from the country for Maduro and his immediate family. Alleged Declination: Maduro reportedly rejected the terms for a swift exit. Counter-Demands: Sought global amnesty and ongoing control over the military. Broader Context: This takes place within a broader American diplomatic and military push aimed at ousting the Venezuelan regime. Upon being asked about the conversation, Trump reportedly remarking, "I can't say it was successful or poorly, it was a telephone conversation." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have released additional particulars about the subjects talked about during the remarkable exchange, which reportedly occurred in the latter part of November.