🔗 Share this article Frictions with Venezuela Rise In the Wake of Purported Final Offer from Donald Trump to Venezuela's Leader. Reports suggest that ex-President Trump issued a direct message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: leave office – and flee the nation – immediately. As stated in accounts, the American president supposedly held a telephone conversation with his South American counterpart, who is the target of a months-long diplomatic offensive that has included a major deployment of warships off Venezuela's northern coast. "You can secure your safety and your family, but you have to depart from the nation immediately," Trump allegedly declared, promising safe passage for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he consented to resign without delay." However, the Venezuelan president reportedly refused to relinquish power immediately and is said to have made a set of conditions, such as worldwide amnesty and the right to give up civilian authority while keeping control of the armed forces. New Escalation in Ongoing Bilateral Strain This exchange marks the latest escalation of frictions between the Washington and Caracas. On Monday, Trump allegedly held talks with his senior national security advisers to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though particulars of that meeting have not been revealed. Salient Elements from the Reported Exchange Final Offer: Prompt departure from power and exile for Maduro and his immediate family. Reported Refusal: Maduro did not accept the offer for a swift exit. Conditions: Sought protection from prosecution worldwide and ongoing authority over the armed forces. Wider Situation: This occurs within a larger American diplomatic and military push aimed at removing the Venezuelan government. Upon being asked about the call, Trump reportedly saying, "I can't say it went well or poorly, it was a phone call." Not one of the American nor Venezuelan governments have offered further information about the topics talked about during the highly unusual exchange, which is believed to have taken place in late November.
Reports suggest that ex-President Trump issued a direct message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: leave office – and flee the nation – immediately. As stated in accounts, the American president supposedly held a telephone conversation with his South American counterpart, who is the target of a months-long diplomatic offensive that has included a major deployment of warships off Venezuela's northern coast. "You can secure your safety and your family, but you have to depart from the nation immediately," Trump allegedly declared, promising safe passage for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he consented to resign without delay." However, the Venezuelan president reportedly refused to relinquish power immediately and is said to have made a set of conditions, such as worldwide amnesty and the right to give up civilian authority while keeping control of the armed forces. New Escalation in Ongoing Bilateral Strain This exchange marks the latest escalation of frictions between the Washington and Caracas. On Monday, Trump allegedly held talks with his senior national security advisers to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though particulars of that meeting have not been revealed. Salient Elements from the Reported Exchange Final Offer: Prompt departure from power and exile for Maduro and his immediate family. Reported Refusal: Maduro did not accept the offer for a swift exit. Conditions: Sought protection from prosecution worldwide and ongoing authority over the armed forces. Wider Situation: This occurs within a larger American diplomatic and military push aimed at removing the Venezuelan government. Upon being asked about the call, Trump reportedly saying, "I can't say it went well or poorly, it was a phone call." Not one of the American nor Venezuelan governments have offered further information about the topics talked about during the highly unusual exchange, which is believed to have taken place in late November.