{"id":3139,"date":"2025-11-24T23:01:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T23:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theinformantusa.com\/?p=3139"},"modified":"2025-11-24T23:01:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T23:01:55","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-trump-maduro-phone-call-in-planning-stages-axios-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theinformantusa.com\/?p=3139","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0\ud83d\udea8 Trump-Maduro Phone Call \u201cIn Planning Stages,\u201d Axios Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u00a0Potential Direct Dialogue Between U.S. and Venezuelan <\/strong><br><strong>Leaders Signals Diplomatic Shift Amid Tensions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Sources tell Axios that a phone call between former President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro is in the planning stages, marking a significant development in U.S.-Venezuela relations that could reduce the likelihood of imminent military action.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The planned call reflects a shift from prior hostile rhetoric to potential diplomatic engagement, despite Maduro being officially designated a terrorist leader by the U.S. administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details remain sparse regarding the timing and agenda of the conversation, with sources emphasizing that \u201call options are on the table\u201d for future U.S. policy toward Venezuela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump reportedly informed his advisors of his intention to engage directly with Maduro, signaling openness to negotiations possibly aimed at resolving issues related to drug trafficking accusations and Venezuelan elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diplomats caution against over-optimism, noting Maduro\u2019s historical pattern of promising reforms and new elections without following through, recommending measured expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The developing communication comes as the U.S. military continues operations targeting drug shipments from Venezuela, underscoring ongoing tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous efforts by Trump\u2019s team included appointing envoys like Ric Grenell to foster back-channel relations as part of a \u201cgood-cop\/bad-cop\u201d strategy designed to pressure Maduro while leaving diplomatic doors open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Political observers suggest the call, if it occurs, could recalibrate regional dynamics and U.S. foreign policy approaches toward Latin America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Potential Direct Dialogue Between U.S. and Venezuelan Leaders Signals Diplomatic Shift Amid Tensions Sources tell Axios that a phone call between former President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro is in the planning stages, marking a significant development in U.S.-Venezuela relations that could reduce the likelihood of imminent military action. 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