Frictions involving Venezuela Rise After Alleged Final Offer from Donald Trump to Maduro.

Sources indicate that formerPresident Donald Trump conveyed a blunt ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Maduro: leave power – and exit the nation – without delay.

According to reports, the U.S. leader reportedly conducted a phone call with his Venezuelan opposite number, who is the focus of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a major deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast.

"You can secure your safety and those closest to you, but you have to leave the nation immediately," the U.S. president allegedly said, offering guaranteed security for Maduro, his spouse and his son "only if he agreed to resign immediately."

However, the Venezuelan president reportedly refused to resign immediately and reportedly presented a set of requests, such as international amnesty and the right to cede political control while maintaining control of the armed forces.

New Escalation in Ongoing Two-Nation Tensions

This development marks the most recent heightening of strains between the two countries. Earlier this week, Trump allegedly held talks with his top foreign policy team to discuss the Venezuelan situation, though particulars of that discussion were not disclosed.

Salient Elements from the Alleged Exchange

• Ultimatum: Instant resignation and exile for Maduro and his immediate family.
• Alleged Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the conditions for a fast exit.
• Requests: Reportedly requested protection from prosecution worldwide and ongoing control over the military.
• Wider Situation: This occurs within a broader American diplomatic and military push designed to ousting the Venezuelan administration.

When questioned about the call, Trump was quoted as saying, "I wouldn't say it was successful or badly, it was a telephone conversation." Not one of the American nor Venezuelan governments have released additional details about the subjects discussed during the highly unusual exchange, which reportedly happened in the latter part of November.