🔗 Share this article Frictions involving Venezuela Escalate After Purported Ultimatum from President Trump to Venezuela's Leader. Reports suggest that ex-President Donald Trump conveyed a direct message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: abandon power – and flee the country – immediately. According to reports, the American president reportedly held a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart, who is the focus of a sustained diplomatic offensive that has featured a significant naval deployment off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You can save yourself and your family, but you must depart from the nation now," the U.S. president reportedly declared, providing assured transit for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he agreed to step down right away." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly declined to relinquish power right then and is said to have presented a list of conditions, including worldwide legal immunity and being allowed to cede civilian authority while retaining control of the armed forces. Latest Increase in Long-Running Bilateral Strain This development constitutes the most recent heightening of strains between the two countries. Recently, Trump reportedly convened with his leading foreign policy team to review the Venezuela issue, though details of that gathering were not made public. Salient Points from the Alleged Exchange Demand: Immediate resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his immediate family. Alleged Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the conditions for a fast exit. Counter-Demands: Sought protection from prosecution worldwide and continued control over the army. Wider Situation: This occurs amid a wider American diplomatic and military push aimed at removing the Venezuelan administration. When questioned about the conversation, Trump reportedly stating, "I wouldn't say it was successful or poorly, it was a phone call." Neither the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have provided more particulars about the subjects talked about during the remarkable dialogue, which reportedly taken place in late November.
Reports suggest that ex-President Donald Trump conveyed a direct message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: abandon power – and flee the country – immediately. According to reports, the American president reportedly held a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart, who is the focus of a sustained diplomatic offensive that has featured a significant naval deployment off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You can save yourself and your family, but you must depart from the nation now," the U.S. president reportedly declared, providing assured transit for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he agreed to step down right away." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly declined to relinquish power right then and is said to have presented a list of conditions, including worldwide legal immunity and being allowed to cede civilian authority while retaining control of the armed forces. Latest Increase in Long-Running Bilateral Strain This development constitutes the most recent heightening of strains between the two countries. Recently, Trump reportedly convened with his leading foreign policy team to review the Venezuela issue, though details of that gathering were not made public. Salient Points from the Alleged Exchange Demand: Immediate resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his immediate family. Alleged Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the conditions for a fast exit. Counter-Demands: Sought protection from prosecution worldwide and continued control over the army. Wider Situation: This occurs amid a wider American diplomatic and military push aimed at removing the Venezuelan administration. When questioned about the conversation, Trump reportedly stating, "I wouldn't say it was successful or poorly, it was a phone call." Neither the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have provided more particulars about the subjects talked about during the remarkable dialogue, which reportedly taken place in late November.