Amid escalating tensions between… Washington and CaracasPresident of the United States, Donald TrumpOn Saturday, a new warning was issued to the system Nicolas MaduroAt a time when rumors abound about possible American military action.
Trump urged through his social network “The Truth.” “Airlines, pilots, drug dealers and human traffickers” To consider that Venezuelan airspace ‘will remain completely closed’. The short and powerful letter did not include additional details about the reasons for that closure or its scope.
Trump: Venezuela’s airspace should be considered completely closed
The warning comes in a delicate diplomatic climate, after this became clear Trump and Maduro had a phone conversation At the end of last week, according to sources reported by the New York Times. According to these accounts, the possibility of a meeting between the two in the United States has been mentioned, although no tangible progress has been made. The Minister of Foreign Affairs also participated in the call, Marco RubioOne of the strongest opponents of Chavismo. The two officials from the White House and Miraflores Palace avoided comment, although the call was confirmed by those close to the Venezuelan government.
Days earlier, Trump indicated his willingness to talk to Maduro if it would “save lives,” a position that was approved by the Venezuelan prosecutor. Tariq William Saab.
The conversation has happened before November 24ththe date that Classification of the Sun Cartel as a terrorist organizationThis is an accusation that directly includes Maduro and senior officials in his government. Washington insists that the cartel is responsible Terrorist violence in the region and drug trafficking to the United States and Europealong with groups such as Aragua train and Sinaloa Cartel.
The revelation of the call also comes a day after Trump announced that the U.S. Army They will “very soon” begin arresting Venezuelan drug traffickers on the groundA procedure that, he said in a call with the Army on the occasion of Thanksgiving, would be “simpler” than air operations.
In parallel, various American media reported on secret contacts and negotiations between Venezuelan officials and Washington. The New York Times recently noted that Maduro has offered to the United States A large share in oil fieldsalong with other opportunities for North American companies. However, Maduro’s condition to remain in power stalled the talks in October.
In turn, the Miami Herald revealed that Vice President Delcy Rodriguez And his brother Jorge Rodriguez They were going to submit two proposals to the United States, through mediation QatarIn an attempt to rebuild negotiating channels amid increasing international pressure on the Chavez regime.
Miley agrees with US strategy
Donald Trump and Nicolas Maduro It is at the heart of international negotiations conducted by the government Javier Miley. No one expects open war, but A “Forced agreement” That includes Urgent elections The transfer is under international supervision.
As much as he could know iProfessionalin The pink house They believe that a decisive stage is entering and that Donald Trump will seek to force a negotiated exit This includes an urgent call for elections to end the Chavismo cycle.
“There are negotiations. Trump and Maduro are already having a final match.”A diplomatic source familiar with the secret communications told this outlet.
While management Trump tightens the military and legal siege of Caracas So think about a Chavista drug dictatorship led by Sun stickerthe Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs He works in silence and receives reports from the embassy he heads Peter Lamelas.
According to high-ranking sources in Argentine diplomacy. All local decisions are formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Not only politically, but also stylistically.
“The United States is presenting a 20-point plan. If you accept it, we will move forward. If you do not accept it, we will escalate the pressure. This is what is being repeated here. It is an ideological alignment.”They explain.
American surgical procedure:
- Terms are negotiated in silence
- It is leaked to the press
- International pressure is allowed to take effect
- The final word goes to the White House.
Unprecedented military deployment: The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. FordDestroyers, missiles and more 15,000 soldiers They have already moved to the Caribbean. A An air and sea fence surrounds Venezuela And part of Colombia. Until the arrival of A Russian tanker.
But the goal will not be a direct attack on Maduro. “No one is planning to come in and shoot him or kidnap him, at least right now.”White House sources said. They rule out carrying out a similar military operation to hunt down Bin Laden, the leader of Al-Qaeda in Pakistan.