🔗 Share this article Tensions involving Venezuela Escalate After Purported Ultimatum from President Trump to Maduro. Sources indicate that ex-President Donald Trump conveyed a unambiguous message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish power – and exit the nation – at once. As stated in reports, the American president reportedly conducted a telephone conversation with his South American opposite number, who is the target of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a significant naval deployment off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You have the chance to secure your safety and those closest to you, but you have to depart from the country right away," the U.S. president allegedly said, providing guaranteed security for Maduro, his wife and his son "only if he agreed to resign right away." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly refused to relinquish power immediately and is said to have presented a list of conditions, including international legal immunity and the right to give up civilian authority while maintaining control of the armed forces. Recent Escalation in Long-Running Two-Nation Tensions This development represents the latest increase of strains between the two nations. Earlier this week, Trump reportedly held talks with his leading national security advisers to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though details of that meeting were not disclosed. Central Details from the Alleged Exchange Ultimatum: Prompt resignation and exile for Maduro and his closest relatives. Alleged Rejection: Maduro did not accept the conditions for a swift exit. Counter-Demands: Sought global amnesty and continued control over the armed forces. Broader Context: This occurs amid a broader U.S.-led pressure campaign aimed at removing the Venezuelan government. When questioned about the call, Trump was quoted as stating, "I wouldn't say it went well or poorly, it was a telephone conversation." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have provided additional information about the subjects discussed during the highly unusual dialogue, which is believed to have taken place in late November.
Sources indicate that ex-President Donald Trump conveyed a unambiguous message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish power – and exit the nation – at once. As stated in reports, the American president reportedly conducted a telephone conversation with his South American opposite number, who is the target of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a significant naval deployment off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You have the chance to secure your safety and those closest to you, but you have to depart from the country right away," the U.S. president allegedly said, providing guaranteed security for Maduro, his wife and his son "only if he agreed to resign right away." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly refused to relinquish power immediately and is said to have presented a list of conditions, including international legal immunity and the right to give up civilian authority while maintaining control of the armed forces. Recent Escalation in Long-Running Two-Nation Tensions This development represents the latest increase of strains between the two nations. Earlier this week, Trump reportedly held talks with his leading national security advisers to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though details of that meeting were not disclosed. Central Details from the Alleged Exchange Ultimatum: Prompt resignation and exile for Maduro and his closest relatives. Alleged Rejection: Maduro did not accept the conditions for a swift exit. Counter-Demands: Sought global amnesty and continued control over the armed forces. Broader Context: This occurs amid a broader U.S.-led pressure campaign aimed at removing the Venezuelan government. When questioned about the call, Trump was quoted as stating, "I wouldn't say it went well or poorly, it was a telephone conversation." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have provided additional information about the subjects discussed during the highly unusual dialogue, which is believed to have taken place in late November.