Maduro Scrambled To Open Dialogue With
Nicolás Maduro’s collapse came as he was reportedly trying to bargain for survival.
Facing economic ruin, international isolation, and pressure from U.S. actions against trafficking,
he offered oil access and renewed cooperation,
inviting Chevron back and urging Donald Trump to “speak seriously” about joint anti-drug efforts.
Instead of negotiations, U.S. forces launched what officials described as a “large-scale strike.”
After explosions over Caracas, Maduro and his wife were taken into U.S. custody.
Trump confirmed the operation, while Venezuela’s remaining leadership condemned it as a “colonial war for oil and minerals.”
They vowed resistance, saying the “legitimate Government” would defend national sovereignty and reject forced regime change.
With Maduro gone and dozens of alleged traffickers killed during recent U.S. operations,
Venezuela now faces deep uncertainty, torn between hopes of accountability and fears of chaos and escalation.
