Amidst escalating tensions in the Caribbean, a reported phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has surfaced. The alleged conversation occurred against a backdrop of significant military activity in the region.
According to sources, the two leaders discussed the possibility of a future meeting. The report also indicated that U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, was involved in the call.
Neither the White House nor the Venezuelan government have officially confirmed the phone call. However, unnamed individuals close to the Venezuelan government have corroborated the report.
This development unfolds as the Trump administration maintains considerable pressure on Venezuela, particularly through a substantial military presence in the Caribbean Sea. The U.S. asserts its actions are aimed at combating drug trafficking, while Caracas insists the ultimate objective is regime change.
Recent months have seen increased military activity in the area, with U.S. forces reportedly destroying numerous vessels suspected of involvement in drug smuggling. These operations have resulted in casualties, further fueling regional tensions.
The U.S. has also designated the alleged “Cartel de los Soles,” purportedly managed by President Maduro and other high-ranking Venezuelan officials, as a “foreign terrorist organization.” Venezuela denies the existence of such a cartel within its borders, dismissing the designation as a pretext for intervention.
Earlier this month, Rubio accused the “Cartel de los Soles” of contributing to regional violence and facilitating drug trafficking into the United States and Europe.
The situation remains fluid, with potential implications for regional stability. DZWatch will continue to monitor this developing story.
