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Maduro's $200M Deal: Power Swap for Safe Haven?

12/5/2025

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Nicolas Maduro asked to keep $200 million in exchange for relinquishing power and noted potential destinations include Turkey and Qatar.
He sought amnesty for officials and safe harbor in the Western Hemisphere.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested China or Russia and rejected free elections in exchange for military control.
The deadline to leave Venezuela passed on November 28, with Trump closing the airspace.

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Nicolas Maduro asked to keep $200 million in exchange for relinquishing power and noted potential destinations include Turkey and Qatar.
He sought amnesty for officials and safe harbor in the Western Hemisphere.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested China or Russia and rejected free elections in exchange for military control.
The deadline to leave Venezuela passed on November 28, with Trump closing the airspace.