A Tense Phone Call Between Trump and Maduro

A recent phone call between U. S. President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made headlines. The conversation took place on November 21st, but details are still unclear. Trump mentioned the call but didn't share much. He simply said it wasn't good or bad, just a phone call. Sources claim Trump gave Maduro an ultimatum. He reportedly told Maduro to step down immediately. In exchange, Trump offered safe passage for Maduro, his wife, and son. But Maduro refused. He asked for global amnesty and control over the armed forces instead. The U. S. and Venezuela haven't shared many details about the call. It was unusual because Trump has been putting pressure on Maduro for months. The U. S. even sent naval forces near Venezuela's coast. But many people doubt Trump will take military action. Maduro has faced many crises since becoming president in 2013. He's dealt with protests, economic troubles, and even an assassination attempt. Last year, he lost the presidential election, but he stayed in power. Some people think the U. S. should keep pressuring Maduro. They believe it's in America's best interest to remove him. Others want a peaceful solution. Colombia's president offered a city for talks between Maduro's government and the opposition. Maduro accuses the U. S. of wanting Venezuela's oil. He says America wants to take it by force. This tension shows how complicated the situation is.