It is alleged that ex-President Donald Trump conveyed a direct ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish the presidency – and depart the nation – immediately.
Per reports, the U.S. leader reportedly conducted a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the target of a sustained diplomatic offensive that has included a major naval deployment off Venezuela's Caribbean coast.
"You can secure your safety and your family, but you need to leave the nation now," Trump allegedly stated, providing safe passage for Maduro, his wife and his son "conditional on he agreed to step down right away."
However, the Venezuelan leader reportedly refused to relinquish power immediately and reportedly made a list of counter-demands, such as global amnesty and being allowed to cede civilian authority while retaining control of the armed forces.
This development marks the latest heightening of strains between the Washington and Caracas. Earlier this week, Trump allegedly met with his senior national security advisers to deliberate on the Venezuelan situation, though specifics of that gathering have not been disclosed.
Upon being asked about the call, Trump reportedly saying, "I wouldn't say it went well or poorly, it was a phone call." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have released more details about the subjects talked about during the remarkable dialogue, which reportedly taken place in the latter part of November.
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