US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation last week with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who has been wanted by American authorities. This event was reported by "The New York Times," citing several sources close to the US executive branch.
The meeting took place "at the end of last week," and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was also present. During the discussion, the two leaders talked about the possibility of a future meeting in the US, although there are currently no specific plans for that.
It is worth noting that Donald Trump recently stated that the US administration will take measures "very soon" to stop the activities of Venezuelan drug traffickers on land. "You probably noticed that people do not want to deliver by sea, and we will start stopping them on land as well," Trump clarified during a conversation with US servicemen.
Context and Reaction
The Trump administration accuses Nicolás Maduro of facilitating the drug trade that supplies the US. Maduro, for his part, denies any connections to drug trafficking. Amid the tension between the US and the Maduro regime, the American side has already begun military operations in the Caribbean, noting that military presence in the region has significantly increased.
Recently, American forces have conducted at least 21 strikes on suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, resulting in the deaths of at least 83 people. Officially, the Trump administration has classified Maduro and his government as members of a foreign terrorist organization.
The situation remains tense, and possible new actions from the US could significantly alter the balance of power in the region.
