🔗 Share this article Diplomatic Strains involving Venezuela Rise Following Purported Ultimatum from Donald Trump to Maduro. Reports suggest that ex-President Trump issued a blunt ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish power – and depart the nation – at once. According to accounts, the American president supposedly conducted a phone call with his South American opposite number, who is the target of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a significant deployment of warships off Venezuela's northern coast. "You have the chance to save yourself and your family, but you have to depart from the country now," the U.S. president allegedly declared, providing safe passage for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he consented to resign without delay." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan leader allegedly declined to resign right then and reportedly presented a list of requests, such as global amnesty and being allowed to give up political control while retaining control of the armed forces. Recent Ratchet-Up in Persistent Two-Nation Strain This exchange marks the latest increase of tensions between the Washington and Caracas. Earlier this week, Trump allegedly met with his top national security advisers to deliberate on the Venezuela situation, though specifics of that discussion have not been disclosed. Central Details from the Reported Conversation Demand: Immediate resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his immediate family. Reported Declination: Maduro did not accept the terms for a fast exit. Conditions: Reportedly requested global amnesty and continued control over the army. Broader Context: This occurs during a broader U.S.-led diplomatic and military push designed to ousting the Venezuelan regime. Upon being asked about the conversation, Trump reportedly stating, "I wouldn't say it was successful or badly, it was a telephone conversation." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have released further particulars about the subjects discussed during the highly unusual dialogue, which is believed to have taken place in the latter part of November.
Reports suggest that ex-President Trump issued a blunt ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish power – and depart the nation – at once. According to accounts, the American president supposedly conducted a phone call with his South American opposite number, who is the target of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a significant deployment of warships off Venezuela's northern coast. "You have the chance to save yourself and your family, but you have to depart from the country now," the U.S. president allegedly declared, providing safe passage for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he consented to resign without delay." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan leader allegedly declined to resign right then and reportedly presented a list of requests, such as global amnesty and being allowed to give up political control while retaining control of the armed forces. Recent Ratchet-Up in Persistent Two-Nation Strain This exchange marks the latest increase of tensions between the Washington and Caracas. Earlier this week, Trump allegedly met with his top national security advisers to deliberate on the Venezuela situation, though specifics of that discussion have not been disclosed. Central Details from the Reported Conversation Demand: Immediate resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his immediate family. Reported Declination: Maduro did not accept the terms for a fast exit. Conditions: Reportedly requested global amnesty and continued control over the army. Broader Context: This occurs during a broader U.S.-led diplomatic and military push designed to ousting the Venezuelan regime. Upon being asked about the conversation, Trump reportedly stating, "I wouldn't say it was successful or badly, it was a telephone conversation." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have released further particulars about the subjects discussed during the highly unusual dialogue, which is believed to have taken place in the latter part of November.