Diplomatic Strains involving Venezuela Escalate After Reported Final Offer from Donald Trump to Nicolás Maduro.

Sources indicate that ex-President Donald Trump conveyed a unambiguous demand to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: abandon power – and flee the country – without delay.

As stated in reports, the U.S. leader allegedly conducted a phone call with his Venezuelan counterpart, who is the target of a months-long diplomatic offensive that has included a major deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast.

"You can protect yourself and your inner circle, but you have to leave the nation now," the U.S. president allegedly stated, providing assured transit for Maduro, his wife and his son "only if he consented to resign right away."

Nevertheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly refused to resign right then and is said to have presented a list of requests, such as worldwide immunity from prosecution and being allowed to cede civilian authority while retaining control of the armed forces.

Latest Increase in Long-Running Two-Nation Tensions

This exchange marks the latest increase of strains between the two nations. Recently, Trump allegedly convened with his leading national security advisers to review the Venezuela issue, though specifics of that discussion were not revealed.

Salient Points from the Reported Conversation

• Demand: Immediate resignation and exile for Maduro and his immediate family.
• Alleged Declination: Maduro did not accept the conditions for a rapid exit.
• Conditions: Reportedly requested international immunity and ongoing authority over the military.
• Wider Situation: This occurs during a broader U.S.-led diplomatic and military push designed to ousting the Venezuelan government.

Upon being asked about the call, Trump was quoted as saying, "I wouldn't say it went well or poorly, it was a phone call." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have provided additional information about the matters talked about during the highly unusual exchange, which reportedly happened in the latter part of November.