HIGH-LEVEL DISCUSSIONS EXPECTED AS CRISIS DEEPENS AND INTERNATIONAL PRESSURE GROWS
CNN reports President Trump will convene a White House meeting Monday evening to determine “next steps” on Venezuela as political and security tensions continue to rise.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a high-level meeting at the White House on Monday evening focused on “next steps” for U.S. policy toward Venezuela, according to reporting from CNN. The meeting comes amid escalating regional instability, diplomatic pressure and growing concerns about potential international spillover effects from the Venezuelan crisis.
Senior administration officials are expected to attend, including national security advisers, intelligence chiefs and top State Department figures. While details of the agenda remain unclear, analysts say discussions may involve sanctions, humanitarian coordination, regional security partnerships or potential shifts in diplomatic engagement.
Venezuela has faced intensifying political and economic turmoil for years, including mass migration, internal conflict and disputes between the Maduro government and opposition movements. The United States has long taken a hardline stance, with previous administrations applying sanctions and supporting various international pressure efforts.
CNN reports that the White House is reviewing intelligence briefings and regional assessments ahead of Monday’s meeting. Officials have not commented on whether military planning or contingency operations will be discussed, but experts note such meetings typically cover a wide range of strategic options.
The timing of the meeting follows renewed clashes inside Venezuela and heightened tension along regional borders. International organizations have warned of worsening humanitarian conditions and urged diplomatic resolution to prevent further instability.
A White House spokesperson declined to provide specifics but confirmed the administration is “actively reviewing developments in Venezuela” and will release additional updates after the meeting.
