US EditionTrump confirms conversation with Venezuela's Maduro
Trump confirmed a recent call with Maduro amid US strikes killing over 80 in Caribbean drug operations, escalating tensions over accusations of regime change and drug trafficking.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump confirmed he spoke by phone with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month, The New York Times first reported.
- Since early September, US forces have launched strikes on more than 20 vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific, deploying the world's largest aircraft carrier as Washington says it aims to disrupt drug trafficking, while Caracas contends the real goal is regime change.
- US media reported a September follow-up strike killed survivors, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied issuing the alleged order, and Washington has not provided evidence the boats carried narcotics.
- Venezuela's Foreign Ministry denounced the airspace warning as illegal aggression, the campaign heightened regional tensions, and six airlines canceled services despite Caracas's airport operating Sunday.
- The United States also does not recognize Maduro as the legitimate winner of last year's presidential election, and Washington has issued a $50 million reward for him, while Trump warns land operations will start very soon.
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US President Donald Trump wants to discuss with his security staff the further action against Venezuela. The President will meet with his national security advisers on Monday, said the White House spokesman Karoline Leavitt in Washington. She did not comment on the content of the talks. The tensions between the two countries had worsened after Trump declared the airspace over Venezuela "closed" on Saturday. The US President also said he was on t…
Washington, Dec 1 (EFE).- U.S. President Donald Trump will discuss next Monday with his advisors the next steps related to Venezuela in the midst of Washington’s extensive military deployment in the Caribbean and its growing pressure on Caracas, a day after confirming a call with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolás Maduro, according to the White House. “I confirm that the president will meet with his National Security team to discuss this issue …
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Donald Trump confirmed that he had spoken on the phone with Nicolás Maduro and that he had launched an ultimatum. But he denies the indiscretions about a possible invasion of Venezuela: it is not imminent
Donald Trump confirmed that he spoke over the phone with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on November 21, although he avoided giving details: "I wouldn't say it was right or wrong, it was a phone call," he said. Neither the White House nor the Venezuelan government have publicly commented on the content of this unusual exchange, facilitated – according to leaks – by Brazil, Qatar and Turkey. Caracas would have asked for a second call after Trump…
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