Scoop: Trump ready to talk with Maduro over Venezuela drug strikes
Summary
President Trump plans to speak directly with Nicolas Maduro, the leader of Venezuela, even though the U.S. recently labeled Maduro as the head of a terrorist group. This move comes amidst U.S. military actions targeting drugs linked to Venezuela and discussions about possible regime change.Key Facts
- President Trump intends to talk with Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro, despite labeling him a terrorist.
- The U.S. has carried out military strikes on boats in the Caribbean under "Operation Southern Spear," aiming to stop drug trafficking.
- The U.S. State Department labeled a drug cartel in Venezuela as a "Foreign Terrorist Organization."
- Around 10,000 U.S. military personnel are stationed in Puerto Rico as part of these operations.
- Conversations about regime change in Venezuela are unofficially linked to the military operations.
- No date has been set for Trump's planned conversation with Maduro.
- Venezuela has been publicly tied to a drug group called Cartel de los Soles since 2007.
- Critics have targeted Marco Rubio for the buildup of military action, but officials say Trump drives the policy decisions on Venezuela.
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