President Donald Trump has reportedly abruptly ended diplomatic efforts with Venezuela, a move that U.S. officials say could clear the way for potential military action against drug cartels or the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
Richard Grenell, Trump’s special envoy who had been leading months of negotiations with Maduro, was directed last week to halt all talks after the president expressed frustration over Caracas’ refusal to relinquish power and continued denial of involvement in narcotics trafficking, The New York Times reported Monday.
The decision reflects a hardening U.S. stance.
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