Donald Trump has reportedly ended all diplomatic outreach to Venezuela, instructing envoy Richard Grenell to cease all efforts as he grows frustrated with authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro’s reluctance to relinquish power.

Trump is also frustrated that Maduro keeps rejecting any ties with drug cartels, The New York Times reported. Officials told the outlet that the administration has drawn up multiple military plans for an eventual escalation.

  • Dragomus@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he does launch an invasion, or invasive action into Venezuela…
    He can use the distraction to get people looking away from one of his new failures.