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Trump and Maduro Discuss Meeting Amid Terror Designation

11/29/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Nicolás Maduro last week about a potential meeting.
The call included Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The State Department designated Maduro as head of a foreign terrorist organization after the call.
Earlier talks about U.S. investment in Venezuela's oil fields ended because Maduro insisted on remaining in power.

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U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Nicolás Maduro last week about a potential meeting.
The call included Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The State Department designated Maduro as head of a foreign terrorist organization after the call.
Earlier talks about U.S. investment in Venezuela's oil fields ended because Maduro insisted on remaining in power.