Venezuela's President Faces Tight Spot After Trump Talks

Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro, is in a tough spot. He wanted to leave his country but had some big asks. He spoke with U. S. President Donald Trump last month. Trump said no to most of what Maduro wanted. Maduro asked for a clean slate. He wanted legal protection for himself and his family. He also wanted sanctions lifted. These are penalties put on him and his government by the U. S. He even asked for over 100 officials to be let off the hook. Trump gave him a week to leave. That time is up. The U. S. has been putting pressure on Venezuela. They say Maduro's government is involved in bad things. Like drug trafficking and human rights abuses. Maduro says the U. S. just wants Venezuela's oil. He denies all the accusations. Maduro wanted his vice president to take over temporarily. Then new elections could happen. But Trump wasn't having it. Now, it's not clear if Maduro can try again. The U. S. might still talk to him. But they have big disagreements. The U. S. has even put a price on Maduro's head. $50 million for info leading to his arrest. They say he's part of a drug cartel. Maduro says it's all lies. His government has asked for another chat with Trump. But will it help? Maduro is still in power. He says he's loyal to his people. But his options are running out. The U. S. doesn't see him as the real president. They say his election was fake. Now, the world watches to see what happens next.