President Trump announced potential diplomatic discussions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid the U.S. military buildup near Venezuela, including the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford. While details were scarce, Trump indicated that Maduro is interested in dialogue. This military presence is linked to ongoing U.S. counterdrug operations, which have resulted in multiple strikes against suspected drug vessels, raising tensions in the region. Venezuela’s government has condemned U.S. military exercises with Trinidad and Tobago as aggressive actions.
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