🔗 Share this article Frictions involving Venezuela Rise After Purported Final Offer from Donald Trump to Maduro. Reports suggest that formerPresident Donald Trump conveyed a blunt message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish the presidency – and exit the nation – without delay. Per accounts, the U.S. leader reportedly conducted a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan opposite number, who is the target of a months-long diplomatic offensive that has included a significant deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You have the chance to save yourself and those closest to you, but you have to depart from the country now," the U.S. president reportedly declared, offering assured transit for Maduro, his spouse and his son "only if he agreed to step down right away." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan president reportedly declined to relinquish power on the spot and reportedly presented a list of conditions, including global legal immunity and being allowed to give up political control while maintaining command of the military. Recent Ratchet-Up in Long-Running Two-Nation Tensions This incident constitutes the latest increase of tensions between the two countries. Recently, Trump allegedly convened with his top foreign policy team to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though particulars of that discussion were not revealed. Key Points from the Alleged Conversation Final Offer: Instant resignation and exile for Maduro and his closest relatives. Reported Rejection: Maduro reportedly rejected the terms for a fast exit. Requests: Sought protection from prosecution worldwide and continued control over the armed forces. Wider Situation: This occurs within a wider U.S.-led diplomatic and military push designed to ousting the Venezuelan administration. Upon being asked about the conversation, Trump was quoted as saying, "I wouldn't say it went well or poorly, it was a phone call." Neither the U.S. nor Venezuelan governments have offered more details about the subjects discussed during the highly unusual exchange, which reportedly taken place in late November.
Reports suggest that formerPresident Donald Trump conveyed a blunt message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish the presidency – and exit the nation – without delay. Per accounts, the U.S. leader reportedly conducted a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan opposite number, who is the target of a months-long diplomatic offensive that has included a significant deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You have the chance to save yourself and those closest to you, but you have to depart from the country now," the U.S. president reportedly declared, offering assured transit for Maduro, his spouse and his son "only if he agreed to step down right away." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan president reportedly declined to relinquish power on the spot and reportedly presented a list of conditions, including global legal immunity and being allowed to give up political control while maintaining command of the military. Recent Ratchet-Up in Long-Running Two-Nation Tensions This incident constitutes the latest increase of tensions between the two countries. Recently, Trump allegedly convened with his top foreign policy team to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though particulars of that discussion were not revealed. Key Points from the Alleged Conversation Final Offer: Instant resignation and exile for Maduro and his closest relatives. Reported Rejection: Maduro reportedly rejected the terms for a fast exit. Requests: Sought protection from prosecution worldwide and continued control over the armed forces. Wider Situation: This occurs within a wider U.S.-led diplomatic and military push designed to ousting the Venezuelan administration. Upon being asked about the conversation, Trump was quoted as saying, "I wouldn't say it went well or poorly, it was a phone call." Neither the U.S. nor Venezuelan governments have offered more details about the subjects discussed during the highly unusual exchange, which reportedly taken place in late November.