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President Trump has arrested diplomatic conversations with Venezuela in his attempt to end drug trafficking and cartels operating in the United States, according to a New York Times report.
The media summoned US officials and said that Trump has closed the door to negotiations, which could launch a greater military action against drug traffickers, cartels or the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
According to the report, Richard Grenelll, the special presidential envoy that led the conversations with Maduro, was informed on October 2 that he should cease all diplomatic contact.
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President Nicolás Maduro speaks during a press conference after testifying before the Electoral Chamber at the headquarters of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) on August 2, 2024. (Jesús Vargas/Getty Images)
During a meeting with senior military leaders, Trump allegedly called Grenell directly and handed him the new order.
As reported, the president felt impatient for what the administration considers a Venezuelan intransigence.
The reports say that in September, Maduro wrote a letter to Trump and denied that Venezuela traffic with drugs. He offered new negotiations with the United States through Grenell.
The officials also told the New York Times that the president was frustrated by Maduro's refusal to voluntarily resign.
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The Trump administration has accused Maduro of supervising a “narco -esteem”, accusing him of drug trafficking and offering a reward of 50 million dollars for his arrest.
Senior officials said that several plans have been prepared, including possible operations aimed at getting Maduro from power.
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The Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, Marco Rubio, also described Maduro as a “fugitive of American justice” and an “illegitimate leader” in the past.
Trump's last measure is produced in the middle of an escalation of American military activity and attacks against alleged cartels near Venezuelan waters.
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Last month, the Administration formally notified Congress that the United States was involved in an “armed conflict” with drug cartels, designating cartels as “illegal fighters.”
Fox News Digital communicated with the White House to request comments.
