🔗 Share this article Diplomatic Strains with Venezuela Escalate Following Alleged Ultimatum from President Trump to Venezuela's Leader. It is alleged that formerPresident Trump issued a unambiguous ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish power – and exit the nation – at once. As stated in reports, the U.S. leader reportedly conducted a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a substantial deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You can protect yourself and your inner circle, but you must depart from the nation now," the U.S. president reportedly declared, providing guaranteed security for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he consented to resign without delay." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly declined to resign right then and reportedly made a set of requests, such as international legal immunity and being allowed to cede civilian authority while keeping control of the military. Latest Ratchet-Up in Ongoing Bilateral Tensions This development represents the most recent heightening of frictions between the two nations. Earlier this week, Trump allegedly convened with his leading security officials to discuss the Venezuela situation, though particulars of that meeting have not been disclosed. Salient Elements from the Reported Exchange Demand: Instant departure from power and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Reported Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a rapid exit. Requests: Sought global amnesty and ongoing control over the army. Broader Context: This takes place amid a larger American diplomatic and military push designed to ousting the Venezuelan administration. When questioned about the conversation, Trump was quoted as saying, "I can't say it was successful or poorly, it was a telephone conversation." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have offered additional details about the subjects discussed during the extraordinary dialogue, which is believed to have occurred in the latter part of November.
It is alleged that formerPresident Trump issued a unambiguous ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish power – and exit the nation – at once. As stated in reports, the U.S. leader reportedly conducted a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a substantial deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You can protect yourself and your inner circle, but you must depart from the nation now," the U.S. president reportedly declared, providing guaranteed security for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he consented to resign without delay." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly declined to resign right then and reportedly made a set of requests, such as international legal immunity and being allowed to cede civilian authority while keeping control of the military. Latest Ratchet-Up in Ongoing Bilateral Tensions This development represents the most recent heightening of frictions between the two nations. Earlier this week, Trump allegedly convened with his leading security officials to discuss the Venezuela situation, though particulars of that meeting have not been disclosed. Salient Elements from the Reported Exchange Demand: Instant departure from power and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Reported Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a rapid exit. Requests: Sought global amnesty and ongoing control over the army. Broader Context: This takes place amid a larger American diplomatic and military push designed to ousting the Venezuelan administration. When questioned about the conversation, Trump was quoted as saying, "I can't say it was successful or poorly, it was a telephone conversation." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have offered additional details about the subjects discussed during the extraordinary dialogue, which is believed to have occurred in the latter part of November.