LATIN AMERICA - CARIBBEAN
02.01.26
The Venezuelan president attempted to appease tensions
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has expressed his readiness for discussions concerning drug trafficking, oil, and economic agreements with the US government. His statement came during a televised interview broadcast yesterday, amidst rising tensions with Washington, which has increased pressure on Caracas and deployed a fleet of warships and military assets with significant firepower in the Caribbean.
"The US government is aware of this, as we have communicated with several of its representatives: if they wish to engage seriously in discussions about combating drug trafficking, we are ready. If they are interested in oil from Venezuela, we are open to American investments, such as those from Chevron—whenever, wherever, and however they want," President Maduro stated on VTV. He highlighted that comprehensive economic development agreements could be considered.
In the same interview, President Maduro did not address questions regarding an alleged raid on a port facility, which his American counterpart, Donald Trump, mentioned on Monday. This raid is believed to be the first strike on Venezuelan soil.
Trump claimed that the US destroyed a pier where ships were allegedly being loaded with drugs, located off the coast of Venezuela. When asked to confirm or deny the occurrence of the raid, President Maduro replied, "This is something we can discuss in a few days."
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