Trump Issues Ultimatum to Maduro; Venezuela Closes Airspace

URGENT UPDATE: President Donald Trump delivered a stark ultimatum to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a recent phone call, according to multiple sources. In a bold response, Maduro has now closed Venezuelan airspace, escalating tensions between the two nations.

The phone call, confirmed by Trump but lacking in details, included a warning for Maduro: “You can save yourself and those closest to you, but you must leave the country now,” sources revealed. Trump offered safe passage for Maduro and his family if he agreed to resign immediately. However, Maduro countered with demands that Trump rejected outright.

According to an anonymous source, Maduro sought global amnesty for his regime’s actions and insisted on retaining control of the armed forces in exchange for free elections. Both conditions were denied by the U.S. president, further straining diplomatic relations.

The call, brokered by Brazil, Qatar, and Turkey, was intended to foster dialogue but instead led to heightened tensions. Following Trump’s announcement on October 7 that Venezuela’s airspace should be considered “closed in its entirety,” Maduro’s government attempted to initiate another conversation, but to no avail.

In a dramatic message on Truth Social, Trump stated, “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.” This unprecedented warning signals a significant escalation in U.S. efforts to address the situation in Venezuela.

The State Department recently designated the Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, placing Maduro and key officials like Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López in the same legal category as leaders of al-Qaeda and ISIS. This designation grants the Trump administration expanded authority to potentially undertake military action without congressional approval, drawing from the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force.

As the situation develops, the international community watches closely. The implications of these actions could have far-reaching consequences, not just for Venezuela but for regional stability in South America.

What’s Next: All eyes will be on subsequent developments as both sides navigate these tense exchanges. Will Maduro relent under pressure, or will he dig in his heels further? The fate of Venezuela hangs in the balance as the U.S. ramps up its pressure campaign.

Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding crisis.