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Tensions between the US and Venezuela are escalating. President Trump has confirmed a recent phone call with President Maduro amidst a military buildup in the Caribbean and accusations of drug trafficking. The US has also offered Maduro amnesty if he steps down and leaves the country. Venezuela has accused the US of preparing an attack to seize its oil reserves and requested assistance from OPEC. Recent US airstrikes targeting alleged drug-trafficking boats have resulted in numerous deaths, sparking controversy and accusations of war crimes or extrajudicial executions.

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US-Venezuela Tensions Soar as Trump Confirms Call with Maduro; Venezuela Accuses US of Preparing Attack

Caracas, Venezuela – December 1, 2025 – Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have reached a boiling point as President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday he had spoken with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This comes amid a significant US military presence in the Caribbean, allegations of drug trafficking, and an announcement from Trump that Venezuelan airspace is effectively “closed.”

While the US claims its military deployment aims to curb drug trafficking, Venezuela accuses Washington of plotting regime change and seeking to seize Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Maduro has appealed to OPEC for assistance, claiming the US is preparing a full-scale attack.

Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin revealed that the US has offered Maduro the chance to leave Venezuela for Russia or elsewhere. The US has also accused Maduro of heading the “Cartel of the Suns” and has issued a $50 million reward for his capture, allegations Venezuela denies.

Recent US airstrikes targeting alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean have resulted in at least 83 deaths, triggering accusations of war crimes or extrajudicial executions. Reports suggest a follow-up strike may have killed survivors of an initial attack, leading to denials from the Trump administration regarding orders to “kill everybody.”

The head of Venezuela’s legislature, Jorge Rodriguez, met with relatives of Venezuelans killed in the strikes and hinted at potential war crimes. The situation remains highly volatile, with a significant US military presence off the Venezuelan coast and several airlines having cancelled flights to the country.

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