Donald Trump specified the terms of a possible US military intervention in Venezuela. In an interview with the conservative tabloid "New York Post", the president of the United States stated that the administration was not seeking to overthrow the remainder of Maduro's regime.
For the first time he besides revealed that Cuban forces protecting Nicolas Maduro were killed in a fresh attack.
"No, if Vice president Maduro — if the vice president does what we want, we won't gotta do it," Trump said erstwhile asked about the deployment of American troops in Venezuela. Officials of his administration had "many conversations" with Delcy Rodriguez, vice president of the Venezuelan government.
Details of the attack on Maduro fortress
Trump revealed details of a fresh attack on Maduro fortress. "You know, quite a few Cubans lost their lives last night. Did you know that? Many Cubans lost their lives. They were protecting Maduro. It was not a good move," said the president of the United States. He did not know the exact number of fatalities among the Cuban and Venezuelan armed forces that defended Maduro's "fortress".
Criticism of the opposition leader
Trump besides referred to Maria Corina Machado, Nobel Prize laureate and Venezuelan opposition leader. "It would be very hard for her to become a leader. There is no support or respect in the country. She is simply a very good woman, but she lacks respect," said the president of the United States. Earlier in the press conference, he signaled that he did not support Machado's takeover of power.
Venezuela reaction
Delcy Rodriguez denounced the U.S. activities on Saturday on Venezuelan television. She confirmed that Nicolas Maduro is the legitimate president of Venezuela and demanded the return of the "taken leader" to the country. Venezuela seeks a relation with the United States "based on respect", but will not become a colony," she stated.
Trump previously suggested that American troops would be stationed in Venezuela. Now he threatened to prepare a second wave of attacks if conditions were not met. His statements indicate a departure from attempts to overthrow the remainder of Maduro's regime.
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