Venezuela’s Maduro confirms ‘cordial’ call with Trump amid tensions with US

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by John PowerDecember 4, 2025 at 04:08 AM

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro confirmed a recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump amid rising tensions and a U.S. military buildup. Maduro described the call, which occurred approximately ten days prior, as "cordial" and expressed hope that it could lead to respectful dialogue between Washington and Caracas. He stated his decision to acknowledge the call publicly was due to international media reports and a desire to avoid "microphone diplomacy." Maduro emphasized his preference for handling important matters quietly until resolved and reiterated Venezuela's commitment to peace. While Trump had previously mentioned the call, Maduro's confirmation provides further details about the communication between the two leaders.

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Key Player Opposition Context

United States ×350% Venezuela ×460% Donald Trump ×370% Nicolas Maduro ×480%

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