Media reports: Trump plans to call Maduro

 

Washington, November 25th — RIA Novosti

Axios website reported that sources said President Donald Trump has informed his advisers that he plans to have a direct conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

The report stated that Trump's decision may be a signal that missile attacks or an invasion of Venezuela are not inevitable.

As one source revealed, the telephone conversation between the two leaders is still in the planning stage, with no specific date set. No one dares to predict what exactly Trump will say to Maduro.

**Tensions in US-Venezuela relations escalate**

Over the past two months, the United States has repeatedly used armed forces in the Caribbean to destroy speedboats allegedly used for drug trafficking. According to official statements, these actions aim to combat transnational crime and drug trafficking.

This move has significantly worsened relations between Caracas and Washington. The White House has authorized the CIA to conduct secret operations within the republic to destabilize Maduro's government. Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $50 million reward for information that could lead to the arrest of Maduro. It is alleged that the Venezuelan president uses terrorist organizations to transport drugs to the United States.

At the end of October, Newsweek magazine cited satellite images reporting that the U.S. amphibious assault ship "Iwo Jima" and its escort vessels were located about 200 kilometers from La Orchila Island. This island has one of Venezuela's key air force bases and a radar complex. Meanwhile, the Miami Herald reported that the U.S. may carry out strikes against targets within Venezuela in the coming days.

In commenting on these reports, Trump said he believes Maduro's days as a national leader are numbered. At the same time, he assured Washington has no plans to go to war with Caracas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called media reports claiming the U.S. has the opposite intention fake news.

In mid-November, the U.S. Navy strike group led by the aircraft carrier "Gerald R. Ford" entered the Caribbean waters. This carrier has 4,000 crew members and carries dozens of tactical aircraft. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the carrier group to be placed under the command of the U.S. Southern Command responsible for Central and South American affairs in October.

Reuters reported last Sunday that the U.S. is preparing to launch a new phase of operations against Venezuela in the coming days, which may include toppling Maduro.

The New York Times cited sources saying that Trump has approved the CIA's plan to conduct secret operations in Venezuela, which could prepare for U.S. military actions.

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