Trump Signals Diplomatic Approach with Venezuela's Maduro While Maintaining Military Options

Nov 18, 2025 07:41 am CST

President Donald Trump announced plans to engage in dialogue with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro while simultaneously refusing to rule out potential U.S. military actions in the region. The statement comes amid increased U.S. military presence in the Caribbean targeting drug trafficking operations in Latin America, with Trump also expressing openness to counter-drug strikes within Mexico.