Trump stops diplomatic talks with Venezuela and paves the way for military action
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President Trump has suspended diplomatic talks with Venezuela in his attempt to end drug trafficking and drug gangs operating in the United States, according to a report published by the New York Times.
The perpetrator cited US officials and claimed that Trump closed the door for negotiations, which could lead to an increasing military action against drug dealers, carton ships, or the government of President Nicholas Maduro.
According to the report, Richard Greenil, the special presidential envoy who was leading the talks with Maduro, was informed on October 2, that all diplomatic contacts should stop.
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President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a press conference after testifying before the electoral chamber at the headquarters of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) on August 2, 2024 (Jesus Vargas / Getty Emojz)
During a meeting with senior military leaders, Trump responded directly to Mr. Greenil and informed him of the new matter.
According to what the president’s felt stated that his patience entered into what the administration considers a Venezuelan intransigence.
Reports stated that in September, Maduro wrote a letter to Trump and denied Venezuela’s drug smuggling. He offered more negotiations with the United States through Greenil.
He also told the officials New York Times The president is frustrated by Maduro’s refusal to voluntarily step down.
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The Trump Maduro administration was accused of overseeing a “drug state”, charged with drug smuggling and offered a reward of $ 50 million in exchange for his arrest.
Senior officials said many plans, including potential operations aimed at removing Maduro from power.
Trump criticizes the American strike while Maduro criticizes the military “threat” off Venezuela
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Foreign Minister and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio Maduro also described “fugitive from American justice” and “illegal leader” in the past.
Trump’s recent move comes amid the escalation of American military activity and strikes against the supposed kartel boats near Venezuelan waters.
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Last month, the Congress administration officially notified that the United States was involved in an “armed conflict” with drug gangs, and ranked the Kartel as “illegal fighters.”
Fox News Digital channel contacted the White House to comment.