The South American nation is currently in the midst of one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent memory.
reported that the U.S. had opened secret communications with top members of Venezuela's socialist administration.said: "We are talking to various representatives of Venezuela … I don't want to say who but we are talking at a very high level."said during a televised address: "I can confirm that for months that we have had contact."
Maduro said the aim of discussions was to "normalize and resolve this conflict" between the two countries. However, like Trump, Maduro did not wish to disclose which officials had been engaged in the talks, citing: "various contacts through various channels." "Just as I have sought dialogue in Venezuela, I have sought a way for President Donald Trump to really listen to Venezuela," he added.
The South American nation is currently in the midst of one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent memory, with more than 4 million people having fled since 2015 amid an economic meltdown.In late January, Maduro broke diplomatic relations with the U.S. after the White HouseOfficials from the U.S. and Venezuela had not previously confirmed contact before Tuesday.
Washington has imposed sanctions on a number of high-level officials and Venezuelan state entities to ramp up the pressure on Maduro — and ultimately try to oust him as leader of the
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