Venezuela’s Maduro says call with Trump was ‘respectful and cordial’

December 4, 2025 10:06 AM

Venezuela’s Maduro says call with Trump was ‘respectful and cordial’

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday confirmed he held a "respectful and cordial" phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump about 10 days ago, framing the conversation as a potential opening for diplomacy. "If this call means steps are being taken toward a respectful dialogue between our countries, then dialogue is welcome, diplomacy is welcome," Maduro said during a televised event. Reuters reported on Monday, citing four sources familiar with the call, that Maduro told Trump he...

US increases reward for arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro to $50 million

August 8, 2025 10:09 AM

US increases reward for arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro to $50 million

The United States has doubled its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million over allegations of drug trafficking and links to criminal groups, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Thursday. In a video posted to X, Bondi accused Maduro of collaborating with prominent criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said on Telegram that the announcement was "the most r...