Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Trump Open to Talks with Maduro, Leaves Door Open for US Military Action in Venezuela
President Trump said he might talk to Venezuela's President Maduro.
He hasn't said no to sending US soldiers to Venezuela.
The US is doing military exercises near Venezuela.
Maduro is ready to talk.
Venezuela thinks the US wants to remove Maduro from power.
Trump open to direct talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Does not rule out US military action on Venezuelan soil
US military exercises ongoing near Venezuela
Maduro ready for talks with US
Venezuela accuses US of seeking regime change
- Who
- President Donald Trump, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
- What
- Open to talks, does not rule out US military action in Venezuela
- When
- November 18, 2025
- Where
- Venezuela, near Venezuela (US military exercises)
- Why
- To address drug trafficking and political situation in Venezuela
US Government (Trump Administration)
Venezuelan Government (Maduro)
US Military Action
US Government (Trump Administration)
Does not rule out ground troops in Venezuela
Venezuelan Government (Maduro)
Accuses US of seeking regime change
- US Military Presence
- Increased near Venezuela
- US-Venezuela Talks
- Open to talks, no preconditions
- Maduro's Stance
- Ready for talks, denies US accusations
Sources
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