U.S. President Donald Trump had a phone conversation last week with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who has been declared wanted by the American side. This was reported by "European Truth", referencing information from "The New York Times".
According to sources, the conversation took place "at the end of last week" and included U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They discussed the possibilities of holding a personal meeting between the presidents, but specific plans are still absent.
This phone call became an event against the backdrop of growing tension between Washington and Caracas. Despite Maduro being accused of involvement in drug trafficking, Trump emphasized in his statements a willingness to engage in dialogue to "save many lives".
Possible military operation
In addition to negotiations, Trump also announced a possible ground operation against Venezuelan drug traffickers. In a conversation with U.S. military officials, he noted that the U.S. would "complete" its drug trafficking operation in Venezuela "to the end".
Since the beginning of September, international efforts have led to successful naval operations that reduced drug trafficking by 85%. "They probably noticed that people no longer want to deliver drugs by sea, and we will start stopping them on land," Trump said from Florida.
Tense situation in the region
The situation in the region is escalating, especially considering the significant increase of the American military contingent in the Caribbean, which has sparked speculation about possible military actions against Venezuela. Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab also confirmed that the country's authorities are open to dialogue.
For his part, Maduro ordered the armed forces to "be vigilant" in case of a possible invasion. At the same time, tensions in air travel connections with Venezuela have increased, as the government revoked flight concessions for several foreign airlines.
Experts and analysts are emphasizing the need for peace in the region, while last week witnessed new escalations in the diplomatic conflict.
