Trump’s Warning Call to Maduro Sparks Fresh Turmoil in US-Venezuela Relations

Washington: Instead of decreasing, the tension in relations between America and Venezuela is continuously increasing. Amidst this environment, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin claimed that Washington has given Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro the option to leave the country and go to Russia or any other safe place. This statement has come at a time when the fear of American military action in the area has intensified.

What was Trump's warning phone call?

According to the Miami Herald report, former US President Donald Trump recently spoke to Maduro on the phone. During the conversation, Trump reportedly told Maduro clearly, “You can make a way for yourself and your close people, but you have to leave the country now.” The call came amid a US pressure campaign, which was launched four months ago.

What information did Senator Mullin provide?

Senator Markwayne Mullin told CNN that the US had given Maduro a chance to leave. “We clearly said that if he wants, he can go to Russia or take refuge in some other country,” he said. According to Mullin, the conversation was part of an extraordinary dialogue, although both countries avoided giving official details.

Why did the pressure campaign that had been going on for four months intensify?

According to reports, the Trump administration has been putting heavy pressure on Venezuela for the last few months. During this period, the US Navy was even ordered to deploy near the northern coast of Venezuela. Experts say that this step is part of a larger strategy to subdue the Maduro government.

How did Trump's new warning change the situation?

On Saturday, Trump posted on Truth Social and made a statement, which again added fuel to the fire. “Consider a complete closure of the airspace over and around Venezuela,” he warned airlines, pilots, and drug and human traffickers. This statement further increased the already existing tension.

What was the reaction of Caracas?

Venezuela strongly rejected Trump's statement and condemned it as a colonial mindset. Caracas says this is a direct attack on its sovereignty and violates international law. Venezuela alleges that Washington is continuously adopting policies aimed at destabilizing its government.

The whole situation shows that the conflict between the US and Venezuela does not seem to be subsiding for a long time.