President Donald Trump has reportedly told Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro to flee with his family, as speculation mounts that America is preparing to launch “land attacks” on the South American nation.
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Donald Trump tells Nicolas Maduro to flee Venezuela amid attack speculation
The dictator was given a stark ultimatum after a phone call with the White House. Now fears are mounting over what comes next.
“A long-awaited phone call between the White House and Caracas aimed at defusing the crisis carried a blunt message for strongman Nicolas Maduro: you can save yourself and those closest to you, but you must leave the country now,” reported The Miami Herald, citing “sources familiar with the exchange”.
“The call quickly reached an impasse as it became clear that the two sides’ positions were far apart. Washington demanded that Maduro and his top allies leave Venezuela immediately to allow the restoration of democratic rule, while regime leaders proposed handing political control to the opposition but retaining command of the armed forces.
“According to the sources, the US message to Maduro was direct: safe passage would be guaranteed for him, his wife Cilia Flores, and his son only if he agreed to resign right away.”
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