🔗 Share this article Tensions with Venezuela Intensify In the Wake of Alleged Ultimatum from President Trump to Nicolás Maduro. It is alleged that ex-President Donald Trump conveyed a blunt message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish power – and depart the nation – at once. According to accounts, the U.S. leader reportedly held a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a prolonged pressure campaign that has included a substantial deployment of warships off Venezuela's northern coast. "You can protect yourself and your inner circle, but you must exit the nation immediately," Trump reportedly said, promising guaranteed security for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he consented to step down right away." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan leader allegedly declined to step down on the spot and reportedly made a series of requests, such as global amnesty and the right to give up civilian authority while keeping control of the armed forces. New Ratchet-Up in Ongoing Bilateral Tensions This exchange constitutes the latest escalation of tensions between the Washington and Caracas. Earlier this week, Trump reportedly met with his leading national security advisers to review the Venezuelan crisis, though details of that meeting were not revealed. Salient Points from the Reported Conversation Ultimatum: Prompt resignation and exile for Maduro and his closest relatives. Alleged Declination: Maduro supposedly turned down the terms for a rapid exit. Counter-Demands: Reportedly requested international immunity and continued control over the armed forces. Broader Context: This takes place during a larger U.S.-led diplomatic and military push designed to removing the Venezuelan government. When questioned about the conversation, Trump was quoted as remarking, "I can't say it was successful or badly, it was a telephone conversation." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have released more particulars about the matters talked about during the extraordinary exchange, which is believed to have happened in the latter part of November.
It is alleged that ex-President Donald Trump conveyed a blunt message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish power – and depart the nation – at once. According to accounts, the U.S. leader reportedly held a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a prolonged pressure campaign that has included a substantial deployment of warships off Venezuela's northern coast. "You can protect yourself and your inner circle, but you must exit the nation immediately," Trump reportedly said, promising guaranteed security for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he consented to step down right away." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan leader allegedly declined to step down on the spot and reportedly made a series of requests, such as global amnesty and the right to give up civilian authority while keeping control of the armed forces. New Ratchet-Up in Ongoing Bilateral Tensions This exchange constitutes the latest escalation of tensions between the Washington and Caracas. Earlier this week, Trump reportedly met with his leading national security advisers to review the Venezuelan crisis, though details of that meeting were not revealed. Salient Points from the Reported Conversation Ultimatum: Prompt resignation and exile for Maduro and his closest relatives. Alleged Declination: Maduro supposedly turned down the terms for a rapid exit. Counter-Demands: Reportedly requested international immunity and continued control over the armed forces. Broader Context: This takes place during a larger U.S.-led diplomatic and military push designed to removing the Venezuelan government. When questioned about the conversation, Trump was quoted as remarking, "I can't say it was successful or badly, it was a telephone conversation." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have released more particulars about the matters talked about during the extraordinary exchange, which is believed to have happened in the latter part of November.