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US President Donald Trump urged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to resign amidst increasing pressure from the US, including a naval blockade targeting Venezuela’s oil resources.

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Trump Calls for Maduro’s Resignation as US Tightens Oil Blockade on Venezuela

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his call for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down, as the US ramped up pressure on the South American nation with a naval blockade targeting its oil wealth.

Speaking to reporters, Trump stated it would be “smart” for Maduro to relinquish power. His comments come as US naval forces reportedly tightened their grip around Venezuela, aiming to strangle the country’s vital oil exports, a key source of revenue for the embattled Maduro regime.

The US has long recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the legitimate interim president of Venezuela and has levied sanctions against Maduro and his inner circle, accusing them of corruption and human rights abuses.

This latest escalation, the tightening of the oil blockade, signals a more aggressive approach from the Trump administration to force Maduro from power. The move is likely to exacerbate the already dire economic situation in Venezuela, which is grappling with hyperinflation, widespread shortages of food and medicine, and a mass exodus of its citizens.

The long-term consequences of the US strategy remain unclear. Critics argue that the increased pressure could further destabilize the region and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. However, the Trump administration maintains that the pressure is necessary to restore democracy and alleviate the suffering of the Venezuelan people. The Venezuelan government has yet to respond.

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